SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW! UNIT 1: WATER ON EARTH.

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Activity 1: Complete the table with the required information about the
hydrosphere.

Water on our planet

What are the different types of 1)
freshwater reserves? 2)
3)
Where can salt water be found?

Activity 2: Label the processes of the water cycle.

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Activity 3: Define each term with your own words.

Hydrosphere:
Water cycle:
Fresh water:
Salt Water:
Activity 4: Answer T for TRUE or F for FALSE.
a. Fresh water covers 97% of Earth’s Surface.
b. Salt water is found mostly in the ocean.
c. Underground water is fresh water.
d. There is very little salt water on Earth.
e. Most fresh water on Earth is frozen.

Activity 5: Write down five ways human use water.

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Activity 6: Look at the pictures. Describe the actions that help to protect water.

Activity 7: Write three human actions or activities that contaminate or harm the
water supply. For each one, propose one action to restore this water or avoid the
harm you mentioned.
The water supply is contaminated or We can preserve water by…
harmed by…