Water Resources

Water resources refer to the sources of water that are potentially useful or can be utilized for human activities. These resources include natural water bodies such as lakes, rivers, groundwater, and oceans, as well as man-made sources such as reservoirs and storage tanks.

Types of Water Resources

Surface Water

Surface water is the water that is found on the Earth's surface in natural water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams. It is an important source of water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial use.

Groundwater

Groundwater is the water that is found beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers. It is accessed through wells and is a vital source of water for drinking and irrigation in many parts of the world.

Oceans

Oceans are the largest water bodies on Earth and are a significant source of water. However, the water from oceans needs to undergo desalination to make it suitable for drinking and other uses.

Importance of Water Resources

Water resources are essential for various aspects of human life and the environment. They are crucial for drinking, agriculture, sanitation, industrial processes, and the sustenance of ecosystems.

Study Guide

What are the main types of water resources?
Why is groundwater important?
Discuss the significance of water resources for agriculture.
Explain the need for desalination of ocean water.

Understanding water resources is crucial for understanding the sustainability of human activities and the environment. It is important to consider the conservation and management of water resources to ensure their availability for future generations.

◂Science Worksheets and Study Guides Sixth Grade. Plate Tectonics

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Plate Tectonics

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Plate Tectonics

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Plate Tectonics

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Plate Tectonics

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EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

Earth’s Systems

Use evidence to explain how different geologic processes shape Earth’s history over widely varying scales of space and time (e.g., chemical and physical erosion; tectonic plate processes; volcanic eruptions; meteor impacts; regional geographical features, including Alabama fault lines, Rickwood Caverns, and Wetumpka Impact Crater).

Provide evidence from data of the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to explain past plate motions.

Use models to explain how the flow of Earth’s internal energy drives a cycling of matter between Earth’s surface and deep interior causing plate movements (e.g., mid-ocean ridges, ocean trenches, volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rift valleys, volcanic islands).