review for science test - fresh water resources

MATERIALS to REVIEW

GRAPHICS to label and explain

1. Label the graphic from this site. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/rivers/

2. this graphic is from USGS, be able to explain it!!

3. where is the ogallala aquifer - review this map

TOPICS / VOCABULARY to REVIEW practice these questions

  1. Groundwater what is it where is it?
  2. Underground layers - what are they?
    Permeable vs. impermeable layers and soil types, name them how are they alike and different?.
  3. Water table - what is it? where is it?
  4. Aquifer - what is it?
  5. Artesian wells what forms them? where are they found?
  6. What are our sources of drinking water? here in AZ and nationally?
  7. Name the 3 of the major rivers in Arizona.
  8. What is a watershed? what forms one?
  9. Lable the parts of a river system. See graphic section
  10. Name our local canal.
  11. What are the 6 water quality tests that we are doing at the canal? what do they test? why are they important?
  12. What can be in the water that is unhealthy for us?
  13. What is the Ogallala aquifer?
  14. How do wells become polluted?
  15. Name five sources of groundwater contaminants.
  16. What is point and non-point source pollution? give an example of each.
  17. How can you do to prevent water pollution?
  18. Why is water a valueable resource? name 5 ways that we use it.