Water and Its Uses Flashcards
1
Q
The most abundant liquid on Earth.
A
Water
2
Q
Water is considered the _____________.
A
universal solvent
3
Q
A body of water found on the Earth’s surface.
A
Surface water
4
Q
Small streams called _______ flow into large rivers.
A
tributaries
5
Q
An area of land that includes a particular river or lake, and all the rivers, streams, and tributaries that flow into it.
A
watershed
6
Q
A body of freshwater totally surrounded by land.
A
Lake
7
Q
Some lakes are artificial or man-made. They are called ________.
A
reservoirs
8
Q
An underground rock layer where water is collected.
A
aquifer
9
Q
A body of freshwater that wells up from the ground.
A
spring
