week 1

Question 1

dehydrate

Answer 1

v) - to lose water or moisture; to become dry

Running a marathon without drinking water will likely dehydrate a runner.

Question 2

hydroelectric

Answer 2

adj) - related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water

Water that is released from the Bonneville Dam turns many turbines, large
wheels, and makes hydroelectric energy

Question 3

hydrant

Answer 3

n) - an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street,
for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires

The firefighters hooked up a large hose to the fire hydrant and started to
spray the burning house with water.

Question 4

aquatic

Answer 4

adj) - living or taking place in water

Water polo is my favorite aquatic sport

Question 5

aqueduct

Answer 5

(n) - a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances

Our drinking water is carried from the mountains through large aqueducts
until it finally makes its way to us

Question 6

aquifer

Answer 6

n) - an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through

The homesteaders dug their well right over the aquifer in order to get a
clean and steady supply of water.

Question 7

marine

Answer 7

(adj) - related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea

The oil spill near the Gulf Coast harmed many marine animals and plants.

Question 8

marina

Answer 8

(n) - a small harbor where small boats can dock

We looked out at the marina, watching the sail boats come and go.

Question 9

maritime

Answer 9

(adj) - on or near the sea

The Chesapeake Bay is known for its maritime industries such as fishing and
crabbing.