HOW DOES PRECIPITATION MAKE ITS WAY BACK TO THE OCEANS? Notebook Question
Answer- After precipitation reaches the earth’s surface, it soaks into the ground and collects in streams and lakes. During collection, streams and rivers both above and below the ground carry the water back into the oceans.
Water Cycle
Freshwater Saltwater Only 2% of the water found on earth is freshwater. 1.6% is frozen. Groundwater- Fills in tiny cracks in the rock layers below earth’s surface. 10 times more groundwater than there is water in lakes and rivers. Groundwater flows through underground rock layers called aquifers Four major oceans Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Artic Ocean Salt water is not fit for human consumption. Water Resources
Schedule for Week Tuesday- Study Guide Review Wednesday- Review Jeopardy Thursday Test Friday- Earth’s Water Video Today – page 42 Number 1 only. Define key Terms