Year 3
Where is Earth's water?
In today's lesson, we will be learning about the water on planet Earth and where it is stored. We will also be learning about the Water Cycle.
Year 3
Where is Earth's water?
In today's lesson, we will be learning about the water on planet Earth and where it is stored. We will also be learning about the Water Cycle.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Review where Earth's water is found
- Articulate how water moves
- Explain what the water cycle is
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8 Questions
Q1.
Where is most of the water on Earth found?
in lakes
in rivers
Q2.
What percentage of the global water is freshwater?
1.3%
2%
3%
5%
Q3.
Most of the freshwater we have is locked up in...
in lakes
in oceans
in the ground
Q4.
What are the three states of matter? (Choose 3 options)
condensation
steam
water vapour
Q5.
What is the name of the cycle describing how the water on Earth gets recycled?
The Liquid Cycle
The Rain Cycle
The Recycle Cycle
Q6.
What is evaporation?
rain, snow, sleet, or hail
When water vapour (gas) turns into water droplets (liquid)
Q7.
What is condensation?
rain, snow, sleet, or hail
When water (liquid) heats up and turns into water vapour (gas)
Q8.
What are the four stages of the Water Cycle? (in the correct order, starting from the oceans)
condensation, precipitation, evaporation and run-off
run-off, evaporation, condensation and precipitation