6th grade Unit 2 Social Science | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Climate and Hydrology in Spain and Europe, Saving Water

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What is the hydrosphere?

The total amount of water on, in and around the planet

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

70%

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What percentage of Earth's water can we drink?

2.5%

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What are examples of water sources?

Oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, glaciers, groundwater, water vapour

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What type of water is the Guadalquivir river in Sevilla?

a type of surface water

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What type of water is the Mediterranean Sea?

a type of surface water

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Why is earth´s hydrosphere important?

Living things need water to survive. We use it in industry, and for leisure, transportation, and cleaning. It keeps the earth warm.

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What are the features of a river?

Length, discharge, regime

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What are aquifers?

pools of groundwater

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Where do we find glaciers?

In polar regions and mountain ranges

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How can you save water when brushing your teeth?

turning off the tap

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What saves more water: a bath or a shower?

A shower

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What should you do if you have a water leak in a pipe?

fix it quickly to not waste too much water

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Why should you completely fill the dishwasher?

Because it will save water

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