What do you notice about Ferris Island? Write 2 observations.
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On Ferris Island, I see that ___________
There is _______________ on Ferris Island
In this unit we are working as water resource engineers. Engineers must learn about a problem first, and then they can design solutions.
Now let’s figure out how we can help East Ferris as water resource engineers!
Where is water on earth?
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What is a Glacier?
What is a Glacier (Animation)?
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Where is most of Earth’s water located, the ocean (saltwater) or other locations (freshwater)?
A) The ocean (saltwater)
B) Other locations (freshwater)
Is there a lot of freshwater on Earth?
A) Yes, there is a lot of freshwater on Earth.
B) No, there is not a lot of freshwater on Earth.
Where is most of Earth’s freshwater located?
A) Glaciers
B) Groundwater
C) Surface freshwater
Where is second most of Earth’s freshwater located?
A) Glaciers
B) Groundwater
C) Surface freshwater
Where is the least of Earth’s freshwater located?
A) Glaciers
B) Groundwater
C) Surface freshwater
What phase (state) of matter is most of the water in glaciers?
A) Gas
B) Solid
C) Liquid
Can we use most of the water in glaciers for drinking?
A) Yes, we can use most of the water in glaciers for drinking.
B) No, we cannot use most of the water in glaciers for drinking.
Some people get confused and think groundwater is a giant underground lake. Based on this diagram, is this true? Is groundwater a giant underground lake?
A) True - Groundwater is a giant underground lake
B) False - Groundwater is not a giant underground lake
Where is most of Earth’s surface freshwater located?
A) Wetlands
B) Rivers
C) Lakes
Where is least of Earth’s surface freshwater located?
A) Wetlands
B) Rivers
C) Lakes
Based on all of the graphs, put the following places where water exists on Earth in order from the least amount of water to the most. (LEAST on the top and MOST on the bottom.)
wetlands
groundwater
rivers
glaciers
lakes
oceans
Which graph best shows the percentage of freshwater compared to the percentage of freshwater that can be found on Earth - Graph A or Graph B?
A) Graph A
B) Graph B
For the freshwater that is on Earth, where is it found? Select all that apply
