1. Unit 8: Water Works Theme 16: Every Drop Counts http://www.rerockstar.com/rerockstarblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/every_drop_counts.jpg

2. fresh- clean and safe to eat or drink Fresh water is important to you and your family. http://learn.uci.edu/media/OC08/11004/OC0811004_FreshWater.jpg

3. careless- not careful and not paying attention I made a few careless mistakes on my science test. http://www.brainpop.com/educators/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/picture-11.png

4. amount- how much there is of something The amount of food we have left will feed three people. http://www.howmanydaysago.com/press/photos/leftovers.jpg

5. critical- very important Water is critical to desert animals. http://naturescrusaders.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/australian-desert-animals-5.jpg

6. parched- very dry The parched desert was very hot. http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/3272326.jpg

7. drought- a long period of time with little or no rain Plants and animals may not get enough water during a drought. http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/0e/63/37/tons-of-cactus.jpg