Water Flashcards
1
Q
Where does water vapor come from?
A
It evaporates from the oceans and roads
2
Q
Where does water vapor go?
A
It becomes clouds and then comes down in the form of rain snow sleet or hail.
3
Q
What happens to water after it has fallen?
A
It is pumped to a pumping station from dams, lakes and rivers.
4
Q
What happens in the pumping station?
A
In the pumping station water is filtered, using several different methods
5
Q
After being filtered where does water go?
A
It is then pumped to homes and offices.
6
Q
What percentage of water is salty?
A
97%
7
Q
How many water droplets in a cloud form a rain drop?
A
1 million
8
Q
What three main words describe the water cycle and what order do they go in?
A
Evaporation, condensation and precipitation, in that order.
