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Water Bodies Geography Grade 6 Flashcards

1
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What is a water body?

A

A water body is any significant accumulation of water, such as a lake, river, ocean, or pond.

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True or False: Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth’s surface.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The largest ocean on Earth is the _______.

A

Pacific Ocean

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4
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What is the main difference between a lake and a pond?

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Lakes are generally larger and deeper than ponds.

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5
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Which water body is typically freshwater: river, ocean, or sea?

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River

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What is the term for the area where a river meets the ocean?

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Estuary

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True or False: The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.

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False

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a saltwater body? A) Lake B) River C) Sea

A

C) Sea

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10
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Fill in the blank: A _______ is a small water body that is usually smaller than a lake.

A

Pond

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What is the term for the process of water moving from the surface to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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True or False: Rivers can flow into lakes.

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True

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13
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What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?

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Glaciers and ice caps

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is the smallest water body? A) Ocean B) Lake C) Pond

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C) Pond

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains into a particular water body.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the area of land that separates waters flowing into different rivers or seas.

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Dividing range

17
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True or False: The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.

A

True

18
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What is the primary function of wetlands?

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Wetlands act as natural water filters and provide habitat for wildlife.

19
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of water body? A) Lake B) Mountain C) River

A

B) Mountain

20
Q

What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms liquid water?

A

Condensation

21
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Fill in the blank: A _______ is a narrow body of water between two land masses.

A

Strait

22
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What is the term for the movement of water through the water cycle?

A

Hydrologic cycle

23
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True or False: Saltwater makes up about 97% of the Earth’s water.

A

True

24
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What is the term for a large body of saltwater that is smaller than an ocean?

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Sea

25
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Multiple Choice: Which water body is typically the deepest? A) Pond B) Lake C) River

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B) Lake

26
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What is an aquifer?

A

An aquifer is a layer of rock or sediment that holds water underground.

27
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world.

A

Baikal

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