water Crossword Puzzles

ALL ABOUT WATER 2024-11-21

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Water in a gaseous form
Colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the basis of life
One might use water when _____ and disinfecting around the house
A large body of water surrounded by land
The chemical formula for water (contains a number)
Frozen water in a brittle, crystalline solid
Moisture that condenses from the atmosphere and falls visibly in separate drops/droplets
If one has a garden, they would need to water their _____ so they stay alive
Hydroelectricity is a great way to harness the _____ of flowing water (synonym for "power")
A _____ is a very large expanse of sea into which the main areas are divided geographically
Water that is held in the soil or in deep pores under the surface or in rock crevices is called _____water

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Naturally occurring water that is not salty and is suitable for consumption if cleaned or boiled
A slowly moving mass of frozen water formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow
Water can be used for _____ to get from one place to another (via boat, ferry, canoe, etc.)
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream
Water is commonly used in the kitchen for _____ or baking
Water supports all _____ on Earth
Naturally occurring water, especially seawater, contains this
Atmospheric water vapor that is frozen into ice crystals and falls in white flakes
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground

20 Clues: Water in a gaseous form • Water supports all _____ on Earth • A large body of water surrounded by land • Frozen water in a brittle, crystalline solid • The chemical formula for water (contains a number) • Water is commonly used in the kitchen for _____ or baking • Naturally occurring water, especially seawater, contains this • ...

WATER & MINERAL METABOLISM 2024-12-13

WATER & MINERAL METABOLISM crossword puzzle

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A genetic disorder causing excessive iron absorption.
A deficiency of this mineral can lead to muscle weakness and heart issues.
A mineral involved in insulin action and glucose tolerance.
A mineral can cause liver damage and gastrointestinal distress.
The most abundant cation inside cells, and is important for fluid balance and nerve function. Also known as busy bee.
These minerals have electrical charges and can be dissolved in water.
A mineral involved in bone deformities and carbohydrate metabolism.
A mineral important for muscle function and protein synthesis and also protection against heart disease.

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A building block for essential proteins and vitamins like biotin and thiamin, and the hormone insulin.
It plays a vital role in nerve impulse transmission and is a major cation inside cells. Also important for fluid balance and nerve function.
A substance essential for life, composing a significant part of the human body.
A mineral involved in enzyme function and can cause nausea, vomiting, and copper deficiency in excess.
A mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and bones.
A mineral essential for thyroid hormone production.
A major anion found outside the cells, essential for fluid balance.
A mineral that can cause anemia if deficient.
A mineral involved in energy transfer, formation of the cell membrane, and pH regulation.
Inorganic substances are needed by the body but can’t be produced on their own.
Taking this to much can lead to growth deficiency
Regulation The process of regulating water and nutrient movement in and out of cells.

20 Clues: A mineral that can cause anemia if deficient. • Taking this to much can lead to growth deficiency • A mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and bones. • A mineral essential for thyroid hormone production. • A genetic disorder causing excessive iron absorption. • A mineral involved in insulin action and glucose tolerance. • ...

A1.1 Water Crossword 2024-11-12

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Water is an excellent _______
The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of the substance by one degree Celsius
Substance soluble in water
the movement of a liquid through or along another material against an opposing force, such as gravity
A measure of how quickly energy transfers through it by heating
Water water bonding
What percent is a cell composed of water
Upwards force of the water allows floating
Substances that are insoluble in water

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Water that contains one or more dissolved substance
the elastic tendency of fluid surfaces that lets insects float on water.
Substances that dissolve in water
Type of bond between hydrogen and oxygen atoms
Bonding between water
Water attraction to other surfaces
Atoms collide when a solution gets heated up
What zone is Earth in?
Cohesion allows water transport through the _______ in plants
Thickness of a liquid
Where is most of Earth’s water?

20 Clues: Water water bonding • Bonding between water • Thickness of a liquid • What zone is Earth in? • Substance soluble in water • Water is an excellent _______ • Where is most of Earth’s water? • Substances that dissolve in water • Water attraction to other surfaces • Substances that are insoluble in water • What percent is a cell composed of water • ...

Carbon and Water 2025-02-25

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cycle The combination of processes by which carbon is transferred between the main carbon stores.
Precipitation that is intercepted by vegetation and reaches the ground by flowing down stems, stalks and trunks.
feedback: A cyclical sequence that decreases/diminishes an initial change in a natural system and tends to return the system to a state of equilibrium or balance.
The long-term storage of carbon. This process occurs naturally in oceans and sediments. It can also refer to the human process of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it.
The continuous series of processes by which water is transferred between the main water stores.
That portion of the Earth’s outer sphere where life forms are found.
feedback: A cyclical sequence that increases or amplifies an initial change in a natural system.
The geographical locations of specified phenomenon/phenomena, most often shown on a map. It may or may not present as a recognisable pattern.
That which is capable of being maintained into the foreseeable future without prejudice to its own continuation and damage to the environment.
A stage in the succession of plant and animal communities in an ecosystem. Seres are named after the character of their starting locations; lithosere (starting on bare rock), hydrosere (starting in fresh water), psammosere (starting in sand) and halosere (starting in saline conditions).
Action taken by human to reduce their vulnerability or exposure to impacts.
A state of balance in a constantly changing natural system, the operation of which attempts to balance inputs with outputs.
Concerned with the environment – water, air and land, and the organisms which occupy it (including humans) and natural resources obtainable from it

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The combined processes of evaporation and transpiration transferring water from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere.
The crust and upper mantle comprising the outermost solid layer of the Earth.
That portion of the Earth’s surface layers contain water, including ice, groundwater, lakes and rivers, oceans and water vapour and droplets in the atmosphere.
The store of water beneath the Earth’s surface in soil and rock in pore and fissure space.
Water transferred from river basins to oceans, principally via river channels.
A set of interrelated components that work together in which there are inputs and outputs of energy and materials. Natural systems tend towards dynamic equilibrium which balances inputs and outputs of energy and materials.
The mixture of gases that surround the Earth whose main constituents are nitrogen and oxygen.
The area or scope of a phenomenon or focus of study – for example: local, regional, national, international and global
The process of taking or extracting water from natural sources for different uses by human populations.
Any actions or measures taken to reduce or offset the adverse impacts or severity of a process or event.
Connected with the economy and therefore related to production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Conventionally measured in money terms and connected with employment, industry, income and human welfare.
budget The relative amounts of carbon that are transferred in a given time period between the various stores of carbon.
The balance, in a drainage basin, between the inputs of water, mainly precipitation, and the outputs of water, mainly run-off, flows of groundwater and evapotranspiration.
basin: The area of land from which precipitation is drained by a river and its tributaries.
The frozen water component of the Earth’s outer layers, including ice caps, glaciers and snow cover.

28 Clues: That portion of the Earth’s outer sphere where life forms are found. • Action taken by human to reduce their vulnerability or exposure to impacts. • The crust and upper mantle comprising the outermost solid layer of the Earth. • Water transferred from river basins to oceans, principally via river channels. • ...

Water Systems Crossword 2025-01-27

Water Systems Crossword crossword puzzle

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ability of a material to absorb heat
an area with a small localized climate variation that differs from the larger area around it
the ability of a body of water to keep the air temperature from becoming extreme
a peninsula which sticks out into Lake Eerie
hold 20% of the world's freshwater supply
how much salt is dissolved in water
a hurricane that hit Toronto in October 1954
a severe type of storm that starts as a thunderstorm over warm ocean waters
an area of the world that is most dramatically affected by global warming.
an underground freshwater reservoir
a long hollow shaft which connects to an aquifer; commonly found in rural homes

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water that falls from the sky
an area of land where the water drains into one main waterbody
reducing the amount of salinity in the surrounding ocean water
water that soaks into the soil and flows down between soil particles
goes through short periods of shrinking or growing based on annual precipitation patterns
water that is found above the ground
liquid water that has evaporated from oceans, lakes and rivers
gas resulting from human activities that is fuelling global warming
water that is suitable for drinking

20 Clues: water that falls from the sky • how much salt is dissolved in water • water that is suitable for drinking • an underground freshwater reservoir • ability of a material to absorb heat • water that is found above the ground • hold 20% of the world's freshwater supply • a peninsula which sticks out into Lake Eerie • a hurricane that hit Toronto in October 1954 • ...

Properties of Water 2025-01-20

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water's ability to stick to other water molecules
pH of 7.1-14
the type of bond that holds water molecules to other water molecules
what is caused by hydrogen bonds on the surface of water
in a water molecule, hydrogen and oxygen share these unequally
in a water molecule, hydrogen has a slight ______ charge
the substance getting dissolved
water moving upward against gravity
in a water molecule, oxygen has a slight ______ charge
why solid water floats in liquid water
what more dense things do
what we use to measure acidity/alkalinity
the liquid that does the dissolving
water's ability to stick to non-water molecules

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water is called this because it dissolves many things
pH of 0-6.9
water has this, meaning it needs to absorb/lose a lot of energy to change temperature
a mixture that is not uniform
what less dense things do
a mixture that is the same throughout
the three states of matter; water can be all three
pH of 7
water's pH (ideally)
having both positive and negative charged regions
something water cannot dissolve

25 Clues: pH of 7 • pH of 0-6.9 • pH of 7.1-14 • water's pH (ideally) • what less dense things do • what more dense things do • a mixture that is not uniform • the substance getting dissolved • something water cannot dissolve • water moving upward against gravity • the liquid that does the dissolving • a mixture that is the same throughout • why solid water floats in liquid water • ...

Properties of water 2025-08-27

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compared to more viscous liquids like honey.
-The mass of a substance per unit volume. Water is unique because its solid form (ice) is
water.
-attraction between molecules of the same substance, such as water molecules sticking together.
The ability of ice to act as a barrier that slows down the loss of heat from the water
measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. Pure water has a pH of 7, making it
Action-The ability of water to flow in narrow spaces against gravity, which occurs due to a
because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.
stability-The resistance of a substance, such as water, to changes in temperature, contributing
A substance that is dissolved in a solvent. For example, salt is a solute when dissolved
of vaporization-, which is important in cooling mechanisms like sweating.
attraction between molecules of different substances, such as water molecules sticking to a glass surface.

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Heat -The amount of energy required to convert 1 gram of a liquid into a gas. Water has a high
in a solvent, such as saltwater.
it, helping to maintain a stable environment for aquatic life during winter.
dense than its liquid form, allowing ice to float.
solvent-A substance that can dissolve a wide variety of solutes. Water is known as the universal
of cohesive and adhesive forces.
The measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Water has low viscosity, meaning it flows
heat- The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1c. Waters high specific heat allows it to stabilize environment temperatures.
-characteristic of a molecule having distinct positive & negative ends, leading to formation of hydrogen bonds in water.
-bond between two molecules, where a hydrogen atom in one molecule is attracted to an electonegative atom in another molecule, common in water molecules.
tension- Tightness on the surface of water caused by the cohesive forces between water molecules, making the surface act like a stretched elastic sheet.
the regulation of climate and body temperature in organisms.
A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where a solute is

25 Clues: water. • in a solvent, such as saltwater. • of cohesive and adhesive forces. • compared to more viscous liquids like honey. • dense than its liquid form, allowing ice to float. • the regulation of climate and body temperature in organisms. • because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid. • ...

REZPECT OUR WATER 2025-06-26

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støtte
ungdom
verdighet
menneskelighet
rørledning
olje
kampanje
hovedkvarter
helse
løp
tillatelse
løper

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rå
fremtid
stopp
arv
land
bevissthet
budskap
vann

20 Clues: rå • arv • løp • olje • land • vann • stopp • helse • løper • støtte • ungdom • fremtid • budskap • kampanje • verdighet • rørledning • bevissthet • tillatelse • hovedkvarter • menneskelighet

Water Cycle Crossword 2025-05-09

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The lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere
Condensed and visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere
The gaseous phase of water
In what conditions do molecules move faster in
When liquid turns to gas
Another word for hydrologic cycle
Something that is happening over and over again
The biggest star
A heavy storm with lightning and rain
When rain, sleet, hail, or snow falls

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Gases surrounding our planet
When energy transfers, does it transfers outwards or inwards
Measuring how much water vapor is in the air
When you go higher into the troposphere, does the temperature increase or decrease
When gas turns to liquid
Measuring how hot or cold something is
Where something comes from
A rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm
Air that moves from high to low pressure
To move from one place to another or one object to another

20 Clues: The biggest star • When gas turns to liquid • When liquid turns to gas • The gaseous phase of water • Where something comes from • Gases surrounding our planet • Another word for hydrologic cycle • A heavy storm with lightning and rain • When rain, sleet, hail, or snow falls • Measuring how hot or cold something is • Air that moves from high to low pressure • ...

Weather + Water Cycle 2025-10-07

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Vapor The gaseous form of water present in the atmosphere.
A fluffy white cloud that usually signals fair weather.
When water vapor cools and changes into liquid droplets forming clouds.
A scientist who studies and predicts weather.
Front When cold air pushes under warm air causing storms and heavy rain.
Water flowing over the surface of the ground into rivers lakes and oceans.
The process where liquid water changes into water vapor due to heat from the Sun.
Steady winds that blow from east to west near the equator.
Front When a cold front overtakes a warm front lifting warm air off the ground.
An area where air is rising often bringing clouds and precipitation.
The direct transfer of heat between objects that are touching.
The boundary where two different air masses meet often causing precipitation.
Winds that blow from west to east in the mid latitudes.
An area where air is sinking usually bringing clear calm weather.
A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility.
A strong downward current of air that can cause damage similar to a tornado.
Surge A rise in sea level caused by strong winds and low pressure during a hurricane.
Front When a cold and warm air mass meet but neither moves causing long periods of rain.
A large body of air with similar temperature and humidity throughout.

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A tall dense cloud that brings thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Front When warm air moves over cold air bringing steady rain or snow.
The apparent curving of moving air and water due to Earth’s rotation.
Water falling from clouds as rain snow sleet or hail.
A prediction of future weather conditions.
The average weather conditions in a region over long periods of time.
A storm with lightning thunder heavy rain and sometimes hail.
The amount of water vapor in the air.
Rising warm air within a thunderstorm that fuels cloud growth.
The transfer of heat energy from the Sun to Earth through space.
Overflow of water onto normally dry land often caused by heavy rainfall.
A rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
The rising of cold nutrient rich water from deep in the ocean to the surface.
The movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking that drives weather patterns.
The opposite of El Nino where cooler Pacific water strengthens trade winds and affects rainfall.
A climate event where warm water builds up in the Pacific Ocean changing global weather.
A thin wispy cloud high in the sky that often signals a change in weather.
A long period with little or no precipitation.
A narrow band of strong winds high in the atmosphere that guides weather systems.
A large rotating tropical storm powered by warm ocean water.

40 Clues: The amount of water vapor in the air. • A prediction of future weather conditions. • A scientist who studies and predicts weather. • A long period with little or no precipitation. • Water falling from clouds as rain snow sleet or hail. • A fluffy white cloud that usually signals fair weather. • Winds that blow from west to east in the mid latitudes. • ...

Water quality standards 2025-08-23

Water quality standards crossword puzzle

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The presence of these bacteria indicates fecal contamination and must be absent in 100ml of water. (9, 7)
(POTABILITY): The term for water that is safe for human consumption.
(COPPER): While an essential nutrient, excess copper from plumbing can impart a bitter, metallic taste to water.
This unit is used to measure the cloudiness of water. Its acceptable limit is 1 NTU. (9)
(TOTALDISSOLVEDSOLIDS): TDS is a general indicator of water quality and taste. High TDS water tastes brackish or salty.
The acceptable limit for this ion is 1.0 mg/L. Beyond this, it can cause brown staining of teeth. (8)
A measure of the acid-neutralizing capacity of water. (9)
This gas, used for disinfection, has a residual limit of 0.2-1.0 mg/L at the consumer end. (8)
(ALKALINITY): Important for controlling the pH of water and preventing corrosion in pipes.
The process of killing harmful microorganisms in water. (11)
– WATER QUALITY EVENT 2025 CROSSWORD
(ARSENIC): A notorious groundwater contaminant, especially in parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh, which is highly toxic and carcinogenic.
(CHLORINE): The most common disinfectant used worldwide. A residual amount is maintained in the water distribution system to prevent recontamination.
(THERMOTOLERANTCOLIFORMS): This group, including E. coli, is the primary indicator that water has been contaminated with fecal matter and may contain dangerous pathogens.
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(BIOCHEMICALOXYGENDEMAND): BOD is a measure of the amount of organic pollution in a water body. High BOD means more pollution.
The amount of oxygen consumed by bacteria while decomposing organic matter in water. (8, 5)

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(FLUORIDE): An element beneficial in small amounts for teeth but causes dental fluorosis at higher concentrations.
This term describes water that is safe and pleasant to drink. (9)
(NITRATE): Often from agricultural fertilizer runoff or sewage. It is particularly dangerous for infants.
(IS10500): The core standard number every water quality professional in India should know.
2. FLUORIDE, 4. ARSENIC, 6. TURBIDITY, 8. DISINFECTION, 9. CHLORINE, 11. IS10500, 12. COPPER, 13. TOTALDISSOLVEDSOLIDS
A common metal, with a permissible limit of 0.03 mg/L, that can leach from pipes and cause a metallic taste. (6)
(TURBIDITY): A key measure of water clarity. High turbidity can hide pathogens and protect them from disinfection.
The BIS standard number for drinking water specification. (2, 7)
The acceptable limit for this nutrient, which can cause "blue baby syndrome," is 45 mg/L. (7)
This highly toxic element has a permissible limit of 0.05 mg/L and is often found in groundwater. (7)
This heavy metal, with a limit of 0.01 mg/L, is a neurotoxin found in old plumbing. (4)
(DISINFECTION): The critical final step in water treatment to ensure the water is free from harmful pathogens.
(LEAD): A dangerous heavy metal that can cause severe developmental and neurological problems, especially in children.
1. THERMOTOLERANTCOLIFORMS, 2. NITRATE, 3. POTABILITY, 5. ALKALINITY, 7. LEAD, 10. BIOCHEMICALOXYGENDEMAND
This parameter measures the total concentration of dissolved inorganic salts. (3, 8, 6)

32 Clues: of Clues • – WATER QUALITY EVENT 2025 CROSSWORD • A measure of the acid-neutralizing capacity of water. (9) • The process of killing harmful microorganisms in water. (11) • The BIS standard number for drinking water specification. (2, 7) • This term describes water that is safe and pleasant to drink. (9) • ...

Water-Wise Landscaper 2025-11-11

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Serving a decorative purpose; valued for its beauty rather than its practical use (often used to describe plants).
An expert in the art, science, and practice of garden cultivation and plant management.
Devices that spray water, typically used to water lawns or crops.
Having little depth; not deep.
The artificial process of supplying water to land or crops (using channels, pipes, sprinklers, etc.) to help them grow.
A style of landscaping that uses drought-tolerant plants and other techniques to minimize the need for supplemental water (irrigation).
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
A family of grass-like plants, often found in wet areas, which typically have triangular stems.
Insufficient to meet the demand; in short supply or rare.
well A deep hole or shaft drilled into the ground to access underground water (groundwater).

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Plants (like cacti or aloe) that have thick, fleshy leaves or stems adapted for storing water.
Following a twisting or turning course; having curves (e.g., "a winding path").
To protect something from harm or waste, especially a natural resource; to use something carefully to make it last.
People or animals that live in a specific place (e.g., "city dwellers").
Large natural or artificial lakes used to store a water supply.
Relating to or located on the coast (the land next to the sea).
The large sea located between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Resembling something else; having qualities in common but not being identical.
A person whose job is to design, install, or maintain outdoor spaces like yards, gardens, or parks.
Extending far down from the top or surface.
Very great, intense, or harsh (e.g., "a severe drought").

21 Clues: Having little depth; not deep. • Extending far down from the top or surface. • The large sea located between Europe, Africa, and Asia. • Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. • Very great, intense, or harsh (e.g., "a severe drought"). • Insufficient to meet the demand; in short supply or rare. • ...

Water Resource Crossword 2025-11-05

Water Resource Crossword crossword puzzle

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Plants that slow runoff and let more water soak into the ground.
Substances that do not mix well with water.
Water that flows over land into rivers and streams.
An underground layer of rock or gravel that holds water.
The process when water vapor turns back into liquid.
When we pump out more groundwater than nature can replace.
The continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth’s surface.
Areas where water covers the ground part or all of the year.
Water stored underground in soil and rock.
When water falls from clouds as rain, snow, or hail.

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The top of the underground water level.
Water found on Earth’s surface like rivers or lakes.
Makes up about 97% of Earth’s water and is found in oceans.
When water changes from a liquid to a gas.
Water sticking to other materials.
Water sticking to other water molecules.
Term for two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
The tight “skin” on the surface of water.
Water expands by about 9% when this happens.
A lake made by building a dam on a river.

20 Clues: Water sticking to other materials. • The top of the underground water level. • Water sticking to other water molecules. • The tight “skin” on the surface of water. • A lake made by building a dam on a river. • When water changes from a liquid to a gas. • Water stored underground in soil and rock. • Substances that do not mix well with water. • ...

Water Treatment Crossword 2025-11-07

Water Treatment Crossword crossword puzzle

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Activated material that traps odours, taste, and colour
Nutrient removed to prevent algae growth in rivers
Thick, soil-like product used as fertilizer after wastewater treatment
Largest wastewater treatment plant in Waterloo Region
Region of Waterloo’s drinking-water plant on Ottawa Street
Disinfectant added last to keep drinking water safe in pipes
Chemical coagulant used at Mannheim to make fine particles stick together
Stage where heavy floc sinks to the bottom of deep tanks
Used water from homes that travels to the treatment plant
Process that removes fine particles using sand or carbon layers
Local river receiving treated effluent and supplying surface water
Treated wastewater released safely back to the Grand River

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Type of light that disinfects water by damaging bacteria DNA
Clumps of particles formed when coagulant is added
System of underground pipes that delivers clean water to homes
Tank where solids settle and clear liquid flows out
Step where polymer or alum helps small particles clump together
Settled solids removed from clarifiers or digesters
Term describing how clear treated water becomes after filtration
Large storage area where raw river water rests before treatment
Airtight tank where bacteria break down solids without oxygen
Gas bubbled into water to kill germs and improve taste and smell
Location where surface water enters the plant from the Grand River
Step where air is pumped in to support helpful bacteria
Gas pumped into aeration tanks to help microbes break down waste

25 Clues: Clumps of particles formed when coagulant is added • Nutrient removed to prevent algae growth in rivers • Tank where solids settle and clear liquid flows out • Settled solids removed from clarifiers or digesters • Largest wastewater treatment plant in Waterloo Region • Activated material that traps odours, taste, and colour • ...

Water Conservation Introduction 2026-01-15

Water Conservation Introduction crossword puzzle

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Use of water without harming future supply
Unintended loss of water from pipes
Using less water to achieve the same output
Man-made storage for water supply
Land area that drains into a common water body
Harvested precipitation collected for reuse
Regular measurement of water quantity and quality
Water safe for drinking
Salt concentration in water
Area collecting rainfall for a river or lake

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Prolonged period of water scarcity
Overflow of water onto normally dry land
Artificial application of water to crops
Removal of salts from seawater
Process to remove contaminants from water
Replenishment of groundwater reserves
Excess water flowing over land surface
Underground layer that stores groundwater
Careful use of water to avoid waste
Reuse of treated wastewater

20 Clues: Water safe for drinking • Reuse of treated wastewater • Salt concentration in water • Removal of salts from seawater • Man-made storage for water supply • Prolonged period of water scarcity • Unintended loss of water from pipes • Careful use of water to avoid waste • Replenishment of groundwater reserves • Excess water flowing over land surface • ...

In/under water 2026-01-08

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sandwich
loudest underwater
good at dueling
long sandwich
largest underwater
nemo is one
very tiny ship
find a pearl in one
tasty crackers
yogurt shop
makes a terrible wrap
has long whiskers
chicken little
Rachel fed them
restaurant
makes a good sandwich

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shamu(orca)
smartest
catchy tune
Oscar works here
he-man has slot
fry cook
nemo nickname
deadliest underwater
sank
Christmas song
hero
jaws
fish are friends
villain
Oscar's nickname
will smith movie
squirrel
jason Statham movie
bar
town
famous octopus
Salisbury restaurant
constellation
name of six movies
lost city
Russian sub

42 Clues: bar • sank • hero • jaws • town • villain • smartest • sandwich • fry cook • squirrel • lost city • restaurant • shamu(orca) • catchy tune • nemo is one • yogurt shop • Russian sub • nemo nickname • long sandwich • constellation • Christmas song • very tiny ship • tasty crackers • famous octopus • chicken little • he-man has slot • good at dueling • Rachel fed them • Oscar works here • fish are friends • Oscar's nickname • will smith movie • ...

Water Systems Crossword 2026-01-23

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When mountain glaciers and ice sheets increase in size, it means that even ____ water is available to be part of the world’s oceans,atmosphere, and other water systems.
What does ice begin to when a period of global cooling occurs?
___ and large lakes have a moderating effect on the air temperature of coastal area.
What is an area of land which all water present (lakes, rivers,...) eventually drains into one large main water body?
____ exists on the Earth in three states - liquid, solid, gas
Which type of fresh water is the most abundant?
Activities that affect water in one part of the watershed therefore have an effect ______ in the watershed.
Which hemisphere has 61% ocean?
A _____ is a mass of ice and overlying snow that moves slowly down a mountain slope under the influence of gravity

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What did the amount of energy absorb depends on?
When _______ and precipitation amounts change significantly over time, glaciers and ice sheets are affected, increasing or decreasing in size.
What from the Sun that passes through the atmosphere, reaching Earth’s surface?
Human activities that put more CO2 and other gases into the atmosphere mean that the heat that would be reflected back into space is blocked. The hat gets trapped above the Earth’s surface. What is this effect?
What is an area with a small localized climate that differs from the climate around it?
What type of ice covered almost all of Canada?
What are built to access aquifer?
Water takes longer to heat up, but can hold the heat ____
What state does water have a higher heat capacity than?
In recent decades, glaciers in many parts of the world have been_____ at a steady rate.
What provides the energy required to run the water cycle process?

20 Clues: Which hemisphere has 61% ocean? • What are built to access aquifer? • What type of ice covered almost all of Canada? • Which type of fresh water is the most abundant? • What did the amount of energy absorb depends on? • What state does water have a higher heat capacity than? • Water takes longer to heat up, but can hold the heat ____ • ...

Khue - Water System 2026-01-23

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There is more space for () and moisture in big oceans.
What is the layer that lets very minimal water come through?
Melted ice equals more () in watersheds.
What is the area of land to which all water goes to/present and drains into one large body of water?
A () is an area with a localized climate that differs from the climate around it.
If the temperature is cold, more () falls.
()is the ability of a material to absorb heat.
Heat from the () goes through the atmosphere and reaches Earth’s surface.
Water can hold the heat ()

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Snows build up, creating ().
Temperature and () amount change over time and affect the glaciers and ice to change in size.
A () is an example of a microclimate.
Where does ⅓ of the fresh water on Earth exist?
What is the result of an imbalance of heat and moisture in the ocean and the atmosphere above?
Changes in ice and glaciers influence the ().
Icebergs and Ice sheets are formed by what state of water?
Water has () heat capacity than air.
Global climate has gone tough periods of cooling and ().
What’s the surface between the soil and the aquifer called?
We drink water in () state.

20 Clues: Water can hold the heat () • We drink water in () state. • Snows build up, creating (). • Water has () heat capacity than air. • A () is an example of a microclimate. • Melted ice equals more () in watersheds. • If the temperature is cold, more () falls. • Changes in ice and glaciers influence the (). • ()is the ability of a material to absorb heat. • ...

Fresh Water Crossword 2026-03-02

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wetland with acidic water and mosses
table top of the saturated zone
does not let water pass through
forest has short trees with a thick tangle of roots
rain, sleet, snow, or hail
has trees and shrubs growing in the water
a type of hot spring from which water periodically erupts
zone the layer above the water table
allows water to pass through
the ridge that separates one watershed from another
the land area that supplies water to a river system

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water vapor cools into a liquid
zone area that is totally filled with water
system a river and all of its tributaries together
where groundwater flows to the surface
a channel that is dug into the aquifer to provide a supply of water
marsh a wetland that has tall, strong grasses and a rich, muddy bottom
a small stream or river that feeds into a main river
water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers
wetland that has cattails, rushes, and other tall grasslike plants
liquid water turns to water vapor
any underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water

22 Clues: rain, sleet, snow, or hail • allows water to pass through • water vapor cools into a liquid • table top of the saturated zone • does not let water pass through • liquid water turns to water vapor • wetland with acidic water and mosses • zone the layer above the water table • where groundwater flows to the surface • has trees and shrubs growing in the water • ...

Fresh water ecosystems 2026-02-27

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Microscopic organisms that drift at the water's surface.
The lake zone as deep as sunlight can reach.
The dark bottom zone of a lake with no light.
Part of a river where water moves very fast over rocks.
A treeless wetland with grasses and reeds.
Living or growing entirely under the water's surface.
Using sunlight to produce food energy.
A fan-shaped sediment deposit at a river's mouth.
Very small, bubbling freshwater streams.
Non-living factors like water speed or sunlight.

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A trait that helps an organism survive its environment.
A curve or loop in a slow-moving river.
The act of refilling groundwater supplies.
The shallow zone of a lake near the shore.
Land that is often underwater or very soggy.
A wetland characterized by trees and vines.
Particles of rock or organic matter moved by water.
Substances that help plants grow and fill in ponds.
A smaller stream flowing into a larger river.
Organisms like bacteria that eat dead organic matter.

20 Clues: Using sunlight to produce food energy. • A curve or loop in a slow-moving river. • Very small, bubbling freshwater streams. • The act of refilling groundwater supplies. • The shallow zone of a lake near the shore. • A treeless wetland with grasses and reeds. • A wetland characterized by trees and vines. • The lake zone as deep as sunlight can reach. • ...

Water in Weather 2026-03-25

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the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere is called the ______ cycle
a cloud that forms near the ground
the process by which liquid water changes to a gas (water vapor)
relative humidity is 100% when the air temperature and dew point are _____
condensation ________ the air because because it releases energy to the surrounding air
air is forced upward as it encounters a mountain is called ______ lifting
the process by which ice changes directly to water vapor without becoming liquid first
the temperature when water vapor condenses into liquid water
aerosols are also called condensation ________
about 97% of all the water on earth is found in the ______
one of three ingredients needed to make a cloud
evaporation ______ the air because it requires energy, which comes from the surrounding air
the process by which plants release water vapor to the air
relative _________ tells us how close the evaporation rate is to the condensation rate

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evaporation rate equals condensation rate
condensation trails formed from airplane exhaust at high altitudes
one of three ingredients needed to make a cloud
a large mass of ice that slowly moves down a mountain or valley
any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface (ex., rain, snow, sleet, hail)
the side of a mountain facing the prevailing wind, characterized by cooler and wetter conditions as air is pushed upward, causing condensation and rain.
if a substance readily attracts water vapor it is called ______
______ water found beneath the earth's surface that accounts for about 30% of all freshwater on the planet
the process by which water vapor changes to liquid (the reverse of evaporation)
one of three ingredients needed to make a cloud
______ clouds form when warm, moist air mixes with cooler, drier air
the side of a mountain sheltered from prevailing winds, often creating warmer, drier, and sunnier conditions

26 Clues: a cloud that forms near the ground • evaporation rate equals condensation rate • aerosols are also called condensation ________ • one of three ingredients needed to make a cloud • one of three ingredients needed to make a cloud • one of three ingredients needed to make a cloud • about 97% of all the water on earth is found in the ______ • ...

Crossword About Water 2013-06-14

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zone where a river meets a body of water
3% of water
pieces of land that that drain into a major body of water
they could help with the water crisis
the deepest water in the lake
the place in water that plants don't grow
its happeing all around the world due to poor water usuage
rock the bottom of the water table that doesn't let the water through
when we use it over and over
the thing that goes down into the watertable to get water

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pockets of water under the water table
water that collects on the surface and goes into a near by body of water
when water turns into a gas
same thing as rain
the extented perimiter of land in water
water that evaporates off of plants
67% of the water
well lit and open surface waters in a lake
water that is in the ground
the boundary between saturated and non saturated ground

20 Clues: 3% of water • 67% of the water • same thing as rain • when water turns into a gas • water that is in the ground • when we use it over and over • the deepest water in the lake • water that evaporates off of plants • they could help with the water crisis • pockets of water under the water table • the extented perimiter of land in water • zone where a river meets a body of water • ...

Geography-Water Resources 2013-06-28

Geography-Water Resources crossword puzzle

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fresh water that can be found deep underground.
one way to encourage water conservation.
a reason for water constraint.
method that makes use of technology to increase water supply.
the process of water filtration used in desalination where water is boiled and the water vapour is collected and condensed into fresh water.
the process where larger particles and bacteria are removed.
the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources is also known as.
an arrangement between two or more countries regarding the supply and use of water resources over a specific period of time.
when impurities are removed from waste water through a treatment process.
the process of removing salt from sea water.
water that is much cleaner than used water.

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the process of forcing water through a special membrane to remove very small particles, such as bacteria and dissolved salts, from water.
the problem of water constraint in singapore.
fresh water which is stored in rivers, streams and lakes.
being in a week or unfavourable position.
the knowledge, skills and tools that people use to meet their needs.
the use of advanced membrane technology to further treat used water to produce a very high grade water.
reclaimed water is also known as.
an area over which rain falls and is collected.
the careful use of resources to ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum.

20 Clues: a reason for water constraint. • reclaimed water is also known as. • one way to encourage water conservation. • being in a week or unfavourable position. • water that is much cleaner than used water. • the process of removing salt from sea water. • the problem of water constraint in singapore. • fresh water that can be found deep underground. • ...

All About Water 2013-06-28

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the solid form of water, produced by freezing
salt water that cover the greater part of earth's surface
to consume, spend, or employ uselessly
a source of supply, support, or aid
place where water is collected and stored for use
introduction of harmful substances into the environment
a body of fresh or salt water of considerable size, surrounded by land
gradual increase
prevention of waste; preservation
any complete round that repeats or is repeated

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water fallen as rain
a transparent, odourless and tasteless liquid
newly made or obtained
a body of water flowing in a channel or watercourse
the process of removing salt from sea water
fresh water that can be found deep underground
a precipitation in the form of ice crystals
costly
vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of earth's surface
suitable for drinking

20 Clues: costly • gradual increase • water fallen as rain • suitable for drinking • newly made or obtained • prevention of waste; preservation • a source of supply, support, or aid • to consume, spend, or employ uselessly • the process of removing salt from sea water • a precipitation in the form of ice crystals • the solid form of water, produced by freezing • ...

Dark Water Rising 2014-04-25

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surviving
sprinkled
porch
unclear
heartbroken
limited
wave
faith
stink
cope
saved
crooked

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rotten
amount
pulled
broken down
corners
friendly
idea
move away
fire wood
survive
muddy
swollen

24 Clues: idea • wave • cope • porch • muddy • faith • stink • saved • rotten • amount • pulled • unclear • corners • limited • survive • swollen • crooked • friendly • surviving • sprinkled • move away • fire wood • broken down • heartbroken

Water Crossword Puzzle 2015-02-03

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infectious agent
eutrophication caused by humans
pollution the introduction of chemical, physical
the process of removing dissolved salts
artificial application of water
pollution pollution discharged from a single source
measure of how much of a rock is open space
pollutants that enter in the ground
reefs are limestone ridges

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an underground layer of water
an area in which freshwater mixes
zone where water moves downward
pollution when the temperature increases
successive levels of the food chain
are a diverse group of organisms
safe to drink
barrier constructed to hold back water
the state or quality of a material
water water on the surface
a large natural or artificial lake
point-source pollution comes from many different sources
water that contains waste

22 Clues: safe to drink • infectious agent • water that contains waste • water water on the surface • reefs are limestone ridges • an underground layer of water • zone where water moves downward • eutrophication caused by humans • artificial application of water • are a diverse group of organisms • an area in which freshwater mixes • the state or quality of a material • ...

Ancient Rome - Water 2014-12-29

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big
to pull yourself up
something that keeps you safe
someone against you
a small fruit used for making wine
fights
land good for growing food and raising animals
food with a seed like apples, oranges, bananas
how liquid moves
a small fruit used for making oil
a grain used to make bread
part of a year like spring, summer, fall or winter

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a grain used to make bread
business
a fan shaped piece of land covered by many rivers
food grown in large amounts
people who live next to you
what it's like outside; cloudy, hot, snowing
different kinds
too much water
sea

21 Clues: big • sea • fights • business • too much water • different kinds • how liquid moves • to pull yourself up • someone against you • a grain used to make bread • a grain used to make bread • food grown in large amounts • people who live next to you • something that keeps you safe • a small fruit used for making oil • a small fruit used for making wine • what it's like outside; cloudy, hot, snowing • ...

Types of Water 2016-06-22

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Held within sediments in the gaps between particles
Texas provides tax credits on the purchase of equipment for collecting it
Leaves your fauce ideally lead-free
Byproduct of bringing oil and gas to the surface
Contains very few if any contaminants
Has a potential hydrogen of less than 7
Contains any physical chemical biological or radiological substance or matter
Carbonated to add effervescence
Became protected in the United States in 1974
The FDA (not the EPA) regulates its purity
Delivered by pipes to at 25 people or more
Many states require operator certification to manage it
While containing sullage Arizona offers tax incentives for its reuse
Any part of the ocean or river having the ebb and flow of current
Not of the sea
Storing this at a marina is a Best Management Practice (BMP)
Cleaner today due to $338 million in GLLA sediment remediation
Part of a river not reached by current (eels live here)

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Constrained by the USACE disclaimed by insurance companies
Found above an impermeable layer of rock or sediment
Its diminishing quantity causes concern for the Colorado River Compact
Cools large condensers at power plants
1% of the world population depends on this for daily needs
Found in cracks and spaces in soil sand and rock
Chemically treated to prevent scale corrosion and fouling
Used in boilers chillers and manufacturing
Protected by APPS or the MARPOL Act
Contains a proppant usually sand
Managed under EPA’s NPDES program
The USACE has jurisdiction
Rivers lakes transitional waters and coastal waters
Subjected to electrolysis
Contains a larger than normal amount of deuterium
Flows from an aquifer directly to the Earth’s surface
Runoff from our cities highways and industrial sites
Contains feces or urine flushed from toilets

36 Clues: Not of the sea • Subjected to electrolysis • The USACE has jurisdiction • Carbonated to add effervescence • Contains a proppant usually sand • Managed under EPA’s NPDES program • Leaves your fauce ideally lead-free • Protected by APPS or the MARPOL Act • Contains very few if any contaminants • Cools large condensers at power plants • Has a potential hydrogen of less than 7 • ...

The Water Cycle 2018-03-19

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when one watershed is separated from another by a ridge of land
a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.
the top of the saturated zone
rain, snow, sleet, or hail
a body of water that is deeper and larger than a pond and sunlight does not reach its bottom
the process by which water changes into a gas called water vapor
The process where water vapor changes from a gas to liquid water or sweat
an area of rock or soil that is totally filled with water
materials that have connected pores that allow water to pass through them
the continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back
water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources, that flows over the land surface.
the land area that supplies water to river system or a drainage basin
an area that is covered with water during part or all of the year

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a material that water can not pass through
the result of water vapor cooling and forming a liquid or a cloud
an organism's place where it lives and obtains all the things it needs to survive\
the process by which precipitation or water soaks into subsurface soils and moves into rocks through cracks and pore spaces.
the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.
a lake that stores water for human use
an underground layer of rack or sediment that holds water
water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers
the streams and smaller rivers that feed into a main river.
a wetland where the ground squishes under your feet
a body of fresh water that is standing still and sunlight is able to reach its bottom.
a type of hot spring from which the water periodically erupts

25 Clues: rain, snow, sleet, or hail • the top of the saturated zone • a lake that stores water for human use • a material that water can not pass through • a wetland where the ground squishes under your feet • an underground layer of rack or sediment that holds water • an area of rock or soil that is totally filled with water • ...

Surface Water pH 2019-11-21

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When water and CO2 combine the pH of the water body is ___.
This acid is produced as a result of coal mine drainage.
Another term for “basic”.
One of the general lithosphere components that can contribute to stream neutralization.
A recently hatched fish with a yolk sack that has nearly disappeared and a functional swim bladder.
Organisms that lack a spine and are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
To cause the pH to move or change toward 7.
A material with a pH of 7.
Large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
In addition to acid rain, acidic ___ can also contribute acid to streams.

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Sometimes acidic pH and other substances combine and produce an effect which is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Altered pH water discharged into a body of water.
Another of the general lithosphere components that can contribute to stream neutralization.
A material with a pH of less than 7.
Organisms that lack a spine.
When organic material chemically breaks-down in surface water ___ is generated.
A common rock type which contributes to stream neutralization.
When water and CO2 combine ___ is generated.
When organic material ___ in surface water an acid is generated.
A material with a pH of greater than 7.
___ drainage is another factor which can negatively impact stream water pH.
Every ___ unit change in pH represents a BBB change in acidity.
Every BBB unit change in pH represents a ___ change in acidity.

23 Clues: Another term for “basic”. • A material with a pH of 7. • Organisms that lack a spine. • A material with a pH of less than 7. • A material with a pH of greater than 7. • To cause the pH to move or change toward 7. • Large enough to be seen with the naked eye. • When water and CO2 combine ___ is generated. • Altered pH water discharged into a body of water. • ...

Properties of Water 2019-11-22

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An example of water's cohesive properties is it's ability to be pulled through a .......
This property of water means that it has two oppositely charged poles
This is the tendency of water molecules to stick together
A hydrogen bond is ... ..... the strength of a covalent bond
Water is a product of ...........
Water is a ....... meaning it can dissolve other solutions
Temperature change is measured in ....... .......
Water is a .......... meaning it's used in many reactions
Water has a SHC because it takes a lot of ...... to break the hydrogen bonds between water molecules
Water has ..... cohesive forces
Latent heat of vaporisation is the amount of energy required to ......... 1g of a substance
This is an effective way of cooling the body
The presence of hydrogen bonds means that water has the highest ........ .... ........ of any known liquid
This means water acts like a skin and is strong enough fir small organisms to be supported on
Water has a large latent heat of ............
Water makes up 65% of a ......

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The high SHC of water allows it to act as a ...... against temperature changes
This is an example of an inorganic ion that water can dissolve (........ ....)
Water is required in ..............
Water is used in .......... reactions to break down complex molecules such as proteins to amino acids
Mass is measured in .........
Water is formed in ............ reactions
The specific heat capacity of .... water is 4190 J kg-1 0C
This is an example of a respiratory gas that water can dissolve
The E in the SHC equation stands for ...... ...........
This is an example of a small hydrophilic molecule that water can dissolve (..... .....)
Due to it's high SHC water is a ...... environment for organisms
The attractive force between opposite charges
The strength of a hydrogen bond
The .... of energy cools the surface of the skin during sweating
This is an example of an excretory product that water can dissolve

31 Clues: Mass is measured in ......... • Water makes up 65% of a ...... • Water has ..... cohesive forces • The strength of a hydrogen bond • Water is a product of ........... • Water is required in .............. • Water is formed in ............ reactions • This is an effective way of cooling the body • The attractive force between opposite charges • ...

Water Conservation Crossword 2020-04-08

Water Conservation Crossword crossword puzzle

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You can _____ water by using it wisely
____ indoor water to use on plants
Use _____ irrigation to water your flower beds
Minimize showers to ______ minutes or less
Only run washing machines and dishwashers when they are
container that collects rainwater
Install water saving ____ heads
A liquid that all living things need to survive
plug up the ____ when washing dishes by hand
Plant ______ resistant plants
Use ____ and spa covers

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Use the _____ instead of water to defrost food
Turn off the _______ when you brush your teeth
Adjust your _____ sprinklers to avoid unnecessary spray
Do not use this as a trash can
Use a _____ instead of a hose to clean driveways and
Take car to the ______ or use self closing hose nozzle
Check for these around the house to save water
Water your garden only in the early ______
Install ____ toilets in your bathroom

20 Clues: Use ____ and spa covers • Plant ______ resistant plants • Do not use this as a trash can • Install water saving ____ heads • container that collects rainwater • ____ indoor water to use on plants • Install ____ toilets in your bathroom • You can _____ water by using it wisely • Minimize showers to ______ minutes or less • Water your garden only in the early ______ • ...

Water Conservation Crossword 2020-04-08

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Check for these around the house to save water
Use the _____ instead of water to defrost food
Plug up the ____ when washing dishes by hand
Do not use this as a trash can
Install ____ toilets in your bathroom
A liquid that all living things need to survive
Minimize showers to ______ minutes or less
Container that collects rainwater
The average person uses ____ gallons of water per day

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Only run washing machines and dishwashers when they are
Take car to the ______ or use self-closing hose nozzle
You can _____ water by using it wisely
Adjust your _____ to avoid unnecessary leaks or spray
____ indoor water to use on plants
Use ____ and spa covers
Water your garden only in the early ______
Turn off the _______ when you brush your teeth
Use a _____ instead of a hose to clean driveways and
Landscape your yard with ______ tolerant plants
Use _____ irrigation to water your flower beds

20 Clues: Use ____ and spa covers • Do not use this as a trash can • Container that collects rainwater • ____ indoor water to use on plants • Install ____ toilets in your bathroom • You can _____ water by using it wisely • Water your garden only in the early ______ • Minimize showers to ______ minutes or less • Plug up the ____ when washing dishes by hand • ...

"All About Water" 2020-12-25

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Koi live here.
It's colorless, orderless, and tasteless.
Ice pellets.
Ice crystals.
You used to surf on these.
Where most of life lives.
Average cost of 1000 gallons in the US (2 words).
You need 20 gallons of H2O to make this much beer.
The largest one is near Michigan.
Rain
The moon causes these.
Noah and his family escaped this.

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It exists without neutrons.
Too many are made of plastic.
Tea steeps best in this type of water.
I've been accused of this but water can do this too.
Famous kids movie about water.
A substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen
This is what causes that terrible squeal when making tea.
It takes about 3.78 liters to fill this.
Clean
It drives the oceans currents.
Manna came with it too.

23 Clues: Rain • Clean • Ice pellets. • Ice crystals. • Koi live here. • The moon causes these. • Manna came with it too. • Where most of life lives. • You used to surf on these. • It exists without neutrons. • Too many are made of plastic. • Famous kids movie about water. • It drives the oceans currents. • The largest one is near Michigan. • Noah and his family escaped this. • ...

Water Cycle Crossword 2021-01-11

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this is a natural underground storage area for fresh water.
The process of water going from a gas to a liquid
The majority of ___ water is frozen so that most of it is undrinkable.
The process where solid water turns into water vapor
Condensation turns water vapor into ___ water.
The process of water going from a liquid to a gas.
This is a large floating piece of ice found in the ocean; whose mass is mostly found under the surface of the water.
Deposition turns water vapor (gas) into ___ water.
___% of the Earth's water is fresh water.
This happens when excess water flows across the surface of the land and into streams, rivers, and lakes.

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The process where liquid water turns into solid water.
The process where trees release water vapor into the atmosphere
Water vapor is a ___.
The process where condensed water from clouds fall down to the Earth as either rain, snow, sleet or hail
___% of the Earth's water is salt water.
The process where solid water turns into liquid water.
The vast majority of all water found on Earth contains ___, which makes it undrinkable.
Sublimation turns solid water into water ___.
The process where water vapor turns into solid water
The process where water goes down through the soil and ground.

20 Clues: Water vapor is a ___. • ___% of the Earth's water is salt water. • ___% of the Earth's water is fresh water. • Sublimation turns solid water into water ___. • Condensation turns water vapor into ___ water. • The process of water going from a gas to a liquid • The process of water going from a liquid to a gas. • Deposition turns water vapor (gas) into ___ water. • ...

The Water Cycle 2017-01-31

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some water is used by what form of life?
what forms when water vapor condenses?
turning liquid water into water
this precipitation gathers into which location?
what is the process when liquid water becomes water vapor?
what do you call something that flows into lakes or oceans?
animals and plants breathe water out and it restarts the water
Water droplets precipitate as what?
what becomes an invisible gas in what?
what happens if water droplets or ice crystals become too _____?

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On a warm, _
as the ice or water grows bigger, what do they form?
Evaporation especially takes place in where?
the water ___________
ice crystals precipitate as what?
As the water vapor rises, it will cool off and __________
What do they do if they cannot stay in the air?
some water is frozen into _
if the vapor is extremely cold, it will form what?
the energy from the sun is
what happens if rain freezes before it hits the earth?

21 Clues: On a warm, _ • the water ___________ • the energy from the sun is • some water is frozen into _ • turning liquid water into water • ice crystals precipitate as what? • Water droplets precipitate as what? • what forms when water vapor condenses? • what becomes an invisible gas in what? • some water is used by what form of life? • Evaporation especially takes place in where? • ...

Water and pH 2017-01-19

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A mixture in which all molecules of the substances are evenly dispersed.
mixture of water and nondissolved material
Bases have _______ H ions than OH ions
Acids have _______ H ions than OH ions
one of the forces that draw water out of the roots of plants and up to the stem and leaves.
the substance being dissolved
The attraction between molecules of different substances
any compound that produces OH ions in solution
weak acids or bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent pH changes
any compound that forms H ions in solution

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material composed of two or more elements that are physically mixed together
The attraction between molecules of the same substance
controlling pH in the body help maintain what?
the substance in which a solute is dissolved in
substances ranging from a pH of 8 to 14 are what?
The attraction between two water molecules is an example of what?
Due to an uneven distribution of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen atoms, water is what?
Water has a pH of 7, meaning it is what?
what do scientists use to indicate and measure the concentration of H ions in a solution?
Water's concentrations of H and OH ions are what?
substances ranging from a pH of 0 to 7 are what?

21 Clues: the substance being dissolved • Bases have _______ H ions than OH ions • Acids have _______ H ions than OH ions • Water has a pH of 7, meaning it is what? • mixture of water and nondissolved material • any compound that forms H ions in solution • controlling pH in the body help maintain what? • any compound that produces OH ions in solution • ...

Water and rivers 2019-04-01

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A landform occurring in the upper course, caused by vertical erosion
Sand grains and small stones bounce along the river bed
Sand and stones in the river scrape the bed and banks, wearing them away
Formed on the side of a meander where there is more deposition
Rock that does not let water through
Rocks and stones knocking together and wearing each other away
The land either side of a river in the lower course that usually gets flooded
A graph used to display a river’s response to a precipitation event
The movement of water from the soil into the ground rock
Rock that lets water seep through
The material that a river deposits
Water returning to the atmosphere from leaves, plants and trees as water vapour
Any form of water falling from the atmosphere, like rain, sleet, snow, hail
When leaves, plants and trees catch rain as it falls, preventing it from reaching the ground
The area drained by a river and its tributaries
Natural embankments built up by the side of the river when it floods
The straightening and deepening of a river, making water move more quickly through that part of the river
Formed on the side of a meander where there is more erosion
The point at which two rivers meet
The movement of water sideways through the soil
When eroded material is dropped by the river
Flood management methods that work with nature, using more natural methods, like afforestation
The movement of water through the rock
Larger stones and rocks are rolled along the river bed
The movement of water over the surface
The material that a river carries

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The planting of trees
A smaller river that joins a larger river
The heavier material that a river carries along the bottom
Formed when the old channel of a meander is cut off from the river
A landform in the upper course, formed when a river crosses a band of harder rock
The speed of flow in a river
Raised banks build alongside the river, to make the river deeper to reduce the likelihood of flooding
Water returning to the atmosphere from the ground as water vapour
The end of a river, where it meets the sea, or joins another river
The wearing away of the river bank and bed
The movement of water into the ground
The growth in towns and cities, as more people move there
The boundary marking the edge of a drainage basin, usually hills or mountains
A large wall built to control a river’s flow, forming a reservoir behind
A large, deep mouth of a river as it meets the sea, especially useful for ports and shipping
The volume of water flowing past a point in the river in one second
A bend in the river
The movement of eroded material by the river
The cutting down and removal of trees
Water vapour changing back into water droplets, forming clouds
Water is forced into cracks in the bank, which over time breaks up the bank
Alternate hills that stick out like the teeth of a zip in the river’s path
When a river’s load is deposited near the mouth, and builds up over time, like the Nile or Mississippi
Small particles of rock and soil are carried along by the river
Flood management methods that use intensive human intervention, like dams, embankments etc.
Dissolved chemicals and minerals in the water can break up the bed and banks
The football team currently at the top of the English Premier League
The beginning of a river

54 Clues: A bend in the river • The planting of trees • The beginning of a river • The speed of flow in a river • Rock that lets water seep through • The material that a river carries • The material that a river deposits • The point at which two rivers meet • Rock that does not let water through • The movement of water into the ground • The cutting down and removal of trees • ...

Splashy Fun Water 2019-08-21

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my best brushes in the sky
it is super cold and playful
you can drink it when it melts
can eat you
we have to learn
horse in water
how to live
you can not see through
teach and learn
sometimes looks like a mirror
the large amount of water
like a snake
animal in water that you should know
words in memory

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from fossil
big big fish
my lovely friend in water
small version of ocean
the magic liquid
water becomes air
it jumps really far
no danger
can not breathe
things change all the time of water
not good to live in
animal with white fur
is always nice
its really splashy and wet

28 Clues: no danger • from fossil • can eat you • how to live • big big fish • like a snake • horse in water • is always nice • can not breathe • teach and learn • words in memory • the magic liquid • we have to learn • water becomes air • it jumps really far • not good to live in • animal with white fur • small version of ocean • you can not see through • my lovely friend in water • the large amount of water • ...

Air and Water 2019-08-28

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Oxides of nitrogen are formed from the heat and ....... found in car engine
The oxides of nitrogen comes from the use of ...... engines
Lead of lead compounds are .........., this may cause health issues
Iron comes to a rust when it comes into contact with ........ and oxygen
The composition of clean, dry air approximately are 78% ........., 21% oxygen and the rest is a mixture of noble gases and carbon dioxide
The filtered water is then .........., to kill microbes (agents used include: ozone, UV light or chlorine)
A method where a less reactive metal can be coated with a more reactive metal to prevent it from rusting (e.g. iron and steel can be coated by zinc), this works as the more reactive metal is oxidised by oxygen in the air (i.e. rusts), protecting the less reactive metal underneath
......... converters are used to remove oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide + nitrogen monoxide ---> nitrogen + carbon dioxide, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are relatively harmless gases compared to carbon and nitrogen monoxides
The colour change when white anhydrous copper(II) sulphate is in presence of water
Carbon monoxide comes from the ......... combustion of carbon-containing substances
The colour change when blue anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride is in presence of water
Humans need drinking water with low levels of dissolved ....... and microbes
Water is ........ for life
Lead compounds come from the use of leaded ...........

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Oxygen has a boiling point ......... than that of nitrogen
........, coating with oil/ grease, coating with plastic/ other metal, are some methods to prevent rusting
Fractional distillation of liquid air ....... oxygen and nitrogen
An .......... source of fresh water is selected (rain provides water with low levels of dissolved substances and this collects in the ground/ rivers/ lakes)
Petrol is used on a ......... scale, so these problems affect the whole world, like the damage of property to health issues, meaning this needs to be addressed globally
The water from rain is passed through ....... beds to remove different sized insoluble solids (filtration)
Water of correct quality is essential for life. It must be free of ........... salts and harmful microbes
The common ........ in the air are carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, and lead compounds
Water covers about 2/3 of our plant, but the majority cannot be drunk .........
Some uses of water in ........... include using water as a solvent and using water as a coolant
We also need water for ......... crops
Carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas causes health problems like ......... difficulties, because it reduces the amount of oxygen that RBC can carry around the body. As well as poisoning which leads to death when too much carbon monoxide
Sulphur dioxide form ........ rain which kills plants and aquatic life, erodes stonework, and corrodes metals
You may keep oxygen away from iron by storing it in a ......... container
Sulphur dioxides comes from the ......... of fossil fuels which contain sulphur compounds (leading to 'acid rain')
Some uses of water in ........ include drinking water, heating, and plumbing
In the separation of oxygen and nitrogen, air is liquefied (around -200 degrees Celsius), fractional distillation column temperature is increased until nitrogen boils and rises to the top as a gas (around -196 degrees Celsius), the nitrogen is then collected and ..........., the temperature is increased until oxygen boils and rises to the top as a gas ( around -183 degrees Celsius) and oxygen is collected
Oxides of nitrogen ...... with other pollutants, in sunlight, forming a photochemical smog, which cause breathing difficulties, as well as form acid rain which kills plants and aquatic life, erodes stonework, and corrodes metals

32 Clues: Water is ........ for life • We also need water for ......... crops • Lead compounds come from the use of leaded ........... • Oxygen has a boiling point ......... than that of nitrogen • The oxides of nitrogen comes from the use of ...... engines • Fractional distillation of liquid air ....... oxygen and nitrogen • ...

Soil and Water 2019-05-17

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Decrease in volume of sediments, as a result of compressive stress, usually resulting from
any living animal or plant
the color difference on a mass of moderately poorly drained soil.
unweathered hard rock that lied directly beneath the soil layer or beneath superficial geological deposits, such as glacial drift.
the act or process of separating a solid from a liquid.
small, mineral, soil particle, ranging in diameter from 0.5 to 0.002 millimeters.
growth by continuous addition
the mineral and organic surface of the earth capable of supporting upland.
material, the horizon of weathered rock or partially weathered soil material from which the soil is formed.
an elongated, erosional depression usually occupied by a stream that has a downward slope
the removal of soluble constituents from soils or other materials by percolating water.
cover, any vegetation that grows close to the ground, producing protection for the soil.
a size term denoting particles, regardless of mineral composition, with diameter less than 2 microns.
the sum total of all atmospheric or meteorological influences, principally temperature, moisture, wind, pressure, and evaporation
deposition above them.
the process of being supplied with air.
change in form, appearance, nature, or character
accumulation of water-worn pebbles larger than two millimeters in diameter.

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to the direction of flow of the occupying stream, and includes both bottomland and slopes.
The group of processes whereby earthy or rock material is worn away, loosened, or dissolved andirrigation The artificial application of water to soil for the purpose of increasing plant production
The addition of sediment, as by flowing water.
or submicroscopic organism.
the relative portion of sand, silt, and clay particle.
soil, soil whose properties are dominated by soil minerals, usually containing less than 20 percent
to move or transfer from one place to another; cause to change location; displace.
an organism so small that it cannot be seen clearly without the use of a microscope; a
the process of soil deposited due
a group of textural classes in which the particles are finer than gravel but coarser than silt, ranging in size from 2.00 to 0.5 millimeters in diameter.
mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses orconsiderable quantities in nature.
matter, matter found in or produced by, living animals and plants, which contains carbon, hydrogen,
and often nitrogen and sulfur.

31 Clues: deposition above them. • any living animal or plant • or submicroscopic organism. • growth by continuous addition • and often nitrogen and sulfur. • the process of soil deposited due • the process of being supplied with air. • The addition of sediment, as by flowing water. • change in form, appearance, nature, or character • ...

Water Systems Crossword 2019-06-11

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glacier a glacier usually originating in a cirque at a valley
A long, narrow, steep-sided ridge of coarse sand and gravel deposited by a stream flowing in or under a melting sheet of glacial ice.
diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Description of the variation within a system or group.
borne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic microorganisms that are transmitted in water
is a gas that forms diatomic molecules
island are formed by volcanoes that grow up all the way from the oceans floor
water water that is safe for humans to drink
oxygen Amount of oxygen dissolved in a body of water such as a lake
shelf The undersea extension of a continent which can stretch for miles out to sea.
show us the side view of a landscape
water that collects or flows underneath the earth's surface
form from rocks and gravel that build up along the sides and at the end of the glacier
a submarine mountain rising several hundred fathoms above the floor of the sea but having its summit well below the surface of the water.
amount of dissolved salts in water
water: a circular movement of water particles that causes a change in pattern that moves along the water surface. (waves transfer energy)
a microscopic parasite which feeds off of others to survive
how acidic or basic the water is
the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle
zone defined as the area between the high tide and low tide mark.
small hills with a distinctive teardrop shape. Form when a glacier moves over moraines that had formed earlier
observe, check. Or keep track of something, for specific purpose

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osmosis movement of water through a membrane from an area of lower water concentration from an area of lower water concentration to one of higher water concentration; technique used for purifying water
Use you direct uses of water
is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams mix with saltwater from the ocean
bloom when the amount of the dissolved nutrients in the water increase greatly.
ridge form where molten rock pushes up from the interior of Earth.
A large moving body of ice.
water is water from the sea or ocean
is any place on earth where living things interact with other living things and non- living things.
Daily change in water levels of the oceans.
Technique for separating solutions that involves boiling and condensation.
lake Most kettles are circular in shape because melting blocks of ice tend to become rounded
The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations.
is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
stream of water that moves within a larger body of water
characteristics characteristics used to be describe a stream or a river; these include volume and rate of flow, slope and shape of bed.
water water containing a high concentration of calcium and magnesium
Specific structures or behaviours that increase an organism's chance of survival or reproduction.
s the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles that are generally invisible
group of organisms of the same species that live in a particular area
Eroded rock fragments and soil carried by water or wind.
average weather measured over a long period of time

43 Clues: A large moving body of ice. • Use you direct uses of water • how acidic or basic the water is • amount of dissolved salts in water • show us the side view of a landscape • water is water from the sea or ocean • is a gas that forms diatomic molecules • Daily change in water levels of the oceans. • water water that is safe for humans to drink • ...

The Water Cycle 2017-02-06

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Able to absorb water.
The amount of moisture in the air.
Shadow An area that has little rain due to the effect of a barrier.
To change from a liquid into a gas.
A fertile place in the desert.
The change from a gas into a liquid.
The area drained by a river or river system.
The careful use of something to preserve it or keep it from running out.
The recovery of useful substances from waste products.
Winds Winds that blow in one direction for most of the time.
Table Underground level below which the ground is fully saturated with water.

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A long period of unusually low rainfall.
An underground layer of rock or soil that contains water.
A method of supplying dry land with water artificially.
The removal of salt from seawater.
Water droplets that fall to the ground as rain, hail, sleet, or snow.
Fresh water that exists underground.
To pollute or make impure.
Water Water that does not soak into the ground.
A wind that reverses direction when the seasons change.
An artificial body of water stored for future use.

21 Clues: Able to absorb water. • To pollute or make impure. • A fertile place in the desert. • The amount of moisture in the air. • The removal of salt from seawater. • To change from a liquid into a gas. • Fresh water that exists underground. • The change from a gas into a liquid. • A long period of unusually low rainfall. • The area drained by a river or river system. • ...

Water On Land 2016-06-14

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artificial or natural feature constructed to block and control the flow of water in a river channel
type of erosion and transportation where particles are dissolved in liquid e.g. salt
condition of material e.g. soil in the ground, that lacks holes and prevents flow of liquid through it.
type of transportation where particles are caught within liquid or float on top of a liquid but do not settle or dissolve
term used to identify a type of engineering to control flooding using more natural and low cost methods
term relating to the condition where due to deposition, bends of a meander move closer together and can close and can create a ox bow lake.
a mini river that flows into the main river channel
type of transportation involving the rolling of boulders along a riverbed
layer of material such as silt, sand, clay, rocks, etc. deposited in layers
where the demand for water exceeds water supply in a given geographical area
section of river channel that has a winding or snake-like shape
the area of deposited material at the mouth of a river as it reaches a sea or ocean

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amount of salt in a liquid
upper course river feature where a section of river abruptly drops down a cliff edge and wears away soft rock underneath hardrock
the deposition of water onto land from the atmosphere
where two or more bodies of water join up e.g. a tributary and a main river
flat area immediately above and on either side of a river channel where river overflow occurs
the boundary of an area(basin)of land that drains or feeds water into a river or stream
type of erosion where stones rub against each other and break down into smaller pieces
term relating to the material deposited by a river or stream
term relating to a condition of soil or rock that is filled up with liquid e.g. water
where river water and sea water combine/mix at the mouth of a river.
an area of land that drains or feeds water into a river channel
type of corkscrew flow of water in a river channel
waste water that is released from a factory or other facility
term refereeing to natural or artificial build up of material on top of a riverbank

26 Clues: amount of salt in a liquid • type of corkscrew flow of water in a river channel • a mini river that flows into the main river channel • the deposition of water onto land from the atmosphere • term relating to the material deposited by a river or stream • waste water that is released from a factory or other facility • ...

Water Systems Crossword 2016-06-12

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How acidic or basic the water is
Physical characteristics or behavior of a species that increases the species chances of survival
Form when part odf the glacier melts
Animals and plants that live along the shoreline
The change in the water level
Technique For seperating solutions That involves Boiling and condensing
The wearing away and transporting of rock fragments and soil
Characteristics used to describe a stream or river
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Measure of the amount of substances besides water in a water sample
Circular movement of water particles that cause a change in pattern that move along the waters surface
green slime that you find in lakes
Molten rock pushes up on the interior of the earth
amount of waterborn materials that it carries along
A tear drop shaped hill
Eroded rock fragments and soil carred by water or wind
Observe check or keep track of some thing for a specific reason
Any place on earth where living things live

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Water containing high concentration of calcium and magnesium
Large moving bodies of ice
Water use in the home
Movement of water through a membrane from an are of lower water concentration to one are of higher water concentration
A glacier in between to mountains
Amount of dissolved salts in water
rock that brake into huge plates
underwater volcanoes that do not come up the the oceans surface
Highest point of land on a continent
Form from Rocks and gravel that form up against the edge of the glacier
islands formed by volcanoes
When chunks of the glacier brake off melt the crate little ponds
Water that is save for humans to drink
average weather over a long period of time
group of organisms of the same species that live in a particular area
Deepest part of the ocean
Description for the varieties of different species
Stream of water that moves within a larger body of water
One of the most diverse and richest ecosystems

37 Clues: Water use in the home • A tear drop shaped hill • Deepest part of the ocean • Large moving bodies of ice • islands formed by volcanoes • The change in the water level • How acidic or basic the water is • rock that brake into huge plates • A glacier in between to mountains • Amount of dissolved salts in water • green slime that you find in lakes • ...

APES Water Crossword 2020-10-12

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communities that occur on the bottom
by the ocean
zones that comprise the water column
the path of water through our environment
act by the government that prevented the harmful dumping of toxic waste into water supplies
bays were rivers empty into the sea
wetlands without trees
scientists that study the ocean
depressions in a shoreline that are flooded at high tide but retain water
shallow ecosystems in which the land surface is submerged part of the year
similar to bogs, but are mainly fed by groundwater
temperature boundary

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when corals expel their algal partner and die
communities that live in water, but not the ocean
narrow islands that form parallel to a coastline
free-floating photosynthetic plants
areas of saturated ground
shallow wetlands flooded regularly with seawater
one of the best known marine ecosystems
variety of trees that grow in salt water
community of both animals and plants
slow disappearance of the shoreline
deep sea communities based on microbes that capture chemical energy
wetlands with trees

24 Clues: by the ocean • wetlands with trees • temperature boundary • wetlands without trees • areas of saturated ground • scientists that study the ocean • free-floating photosynthetic plants • bays were rivers empty into the sea • slow disappearance of the shoreline • communities that occur on the bottom • zones that comprise the water column • community of both animals and plants • ...

Water APES CW 2020-10-12

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Deep Sea___communities that metabolize sulfur
zone comprised of water column
shallow wetlands
zone with photosynthetic organisms; Top
zone with photosynthetic organisms; Bottom
Coral _____ caused by elevated water temp.
Sea known for floating brown mats of algae
Zone with no oxygen in water
zone with photosynthetic organisms; Middle
_____cycle: path of water in an environment
other item used in photosynthesis besides carbon
Fish farming
Submarine used in 1977
fraction of all marine life reproduce in estuaries

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communities on bottom
Zone below 4000m
Tiny free floating photosynthetic plants
Bay where rivers empty into sea
besides water other main cause of erosion on beaches
Island that is low narrow and sandy
special variety of trees; grow in water
Zone below Abyssal
Rivers ___ Bottom supports plant life
____ cycle: path of carbon in environment
Calcium Carbonate; Chemical name
approx number of dead zones

26 Clues: Fish farming • Zone below 4000m • shallow wetlands • Zone below Abyssal • communities on bottom • Submarine used in 1977 • approx number of dead zones • Zone with no oxygen in water • zone comprised of water column • Bay where rivers empty into sea • Calcium Carbonate; Chemical name • Island that is low narrow and sandy • Rivers ___ Bottom supports plant life • ...

Small Water Systems 2020-11-09

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Dogs go here
Transports water
STOP Service line valve installed at main
Administers operator exams
Mineral that causes hardness
Remaining chlorine
Fitting for an intersection
Part of a centrifugal pump
Moves water in a pump
System of symbols and information sheets
Most effective cross connection control
Reduces pressure in water mains
Stores water
Indicator organisms
DISC Type of water meter
Causes black stains
Safe to drink
Difference in well water levels
Informal water unit
Cloudiness in water
70% required on this

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Recommended chlorine contact time in mins.
Bottom inside of pipe
Pleasing in appearance
Safety Equipment
Beaver fever
Valve type for one way flow
Pleasing to drink
Charge neutralization
Possible disinfection by-product
24 hour pattern
Same as mg/L
Amount of chemical added
Causes red stains
Single sample
Common filter media
Mineral that causes hardness
Chemical added for chlorine test
Turbidity unit
Pressure

40 Clues: Pressure • Dogs go here • Beaver fever • Same as mg/L • Stores water • Single sample • Safe to drink • Turbidity unit • 24 hour pattern • Transports water • Safety Equipment • Pleasing to drink • Causes red stains • Remaining chlorine • Indicator organisms • Causes black stains • Common filter media • Informal water unit • Cloudiness in water • 70% required on this • Bottom inside of pipe • ...

Water Safety Crossword 2019-02-12

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the captain of a boat
a muddy and brown colour
an radio announcement saying how big tha waves are
to save someone’s life
if you don’t know the conditions then don’t go into the water
something you put around your body to stop you from drowning
a wind blowing away from the beach
to go out on a boat
to make sure
to know about your beach

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the wind takes people out to sea
out want to do something
to help someone
tie you tie it to yourself to stop your board getting away
when someone’s lungs fill with water and they die
tiredness
a small river
a New Zealand hobby
a board you can surf on
dangers
flippers you put on your feet
to oversee someone all the time
a surface that is easy to fall over
someone who looks after a child
the direction the water of a stream is flowing

25 Clues: dangers • tiredness • to make sure • a small river • to help someone • a New Zealand hobby • to go out on a boat • the captain of a boat • to save someone’s life • a board you can surf on • to know about your beach • a muddy and brown colour • flippers you put on your feet • someone who looks after a child • the wind takes people out to sea • to oversee someone all the time • ...

Number 3 water 2021-05-18

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source pollution, any single identifiable source of pollution from which pollutants are discharged,
water, water that collects on the surface of the ground
table, the level below which the ground is saturated with water.
zone, refer to those areas where water infiltrates through the permeable rock and sediment
the excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen
land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land.
plain, an area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding.
an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.
of or found in freshwater; not of the sea
source pollution, (NPS) pollution is caused when rainfall or snowmelt,
the concentration of toxins in an organism as a result of its ingesting other plants or animals in which the toxins are more widely disbursed.
barrier constructed to hold back water
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream.

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when there is more water than land can absorb
diversion, the removal or transfer of water from one watershed to another.
a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply
is an excavation or structure created in the ground by drilling to access liquid resources, usually water.
landscape (an area) in a style that requires little or no irrigation
gradual accumulation of substances
(of a material or membrane) allowing liquids or gases to pass through it
water that has been used in the home, in a business, or as part of an industrial process.
the process of removing salt from seawater
a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects
water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
system, a system or group of rivers so united that the water carried by the minor component streams finally unites in one body of flowing water

26 Clues: gradual accumulation of substances • barrier constructed to hold back water • of or found in freshwater; not of the sea • the process of removing salt from seawater • when there is more water than land can absorb • land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land. • water, water that collects on the surface of the ground • ...

Water & Solutions Vocabulary 2021-03-29

Water & Solutions Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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a solution in which water is the solvent
a homogeneous mixture throughout which two or more substances are uniformly dispersed
a mixture consisting of tiny particles that are intermediate in size between those in solutions and those in suspensions and that are suspended in a liquid, solid, or gas
a mixture in which particles of a material are more or less evenly dispersed throughout a liquid or gas
in a solution, the substance in which the solute dissolves
a molecule or a part of a molecule that contains both positively and negatively charged regions
a bubbling of a liquid caused by the rapid escape of a gas rather than by boiling
capable of dissolving in a particular solvent
a solid that is produced as a result of a chemical reaction in solution
the strong affinity of water molecules for particles of dissolved or suspended substances that causes electrolytic dissociation
Water is called this because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid
the change of state from a gas to a liquid
a solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution does and that is able to dissolve additional solute
a compound whose electrons are equally distributed among its atoms
describes a molecule in which the positive and negative charges are separated
a solution that cannot dissolve any more solute under the given conditions
a concentration unit of a solution expressed as moles of solute dissolved per liter of solution
a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current
the amount of a particular substance in a given quantity of a mixture, solution, or ore

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the force that acts on the surface of a liquid and that tends to minimize the area of the surface
the attractive force between two bodies of different substances that are in contact with each other
any mixture of two or more immiscible liquids in which one liquid is dispersed in the other
the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas
the effect of light scattering in colloidal dispersion, while showing no light in a true solution
the change of state from a liquid to a gas
in a solution, the substance that dissolves in the solvent
a solution that holds more dissolved solute than is required to reach equilibrium at a given temperature
the attraction of the surface of a liquid to the surface of a solid, which causes the liquid to rise or fall
the concentration of a solution expressed in moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
the intermolecular force occurring when a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a highly electronegative atom of one molecule is attracted to two unshared electrons of another molecule
the ability of one substance to dissolve in another at a given temperature and pressure; expressed in terms of the amount of solute that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent to produce a saturated solution
the force that holds molecules of a single material together
the law that states that at constant temperature, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas on the surface of the liquid
describes two or more liquids that do not mix with each other
a liquid or solid substance or mixture that does not allow an electric current
describes two or more liquids that can dissolve into each other in various proportions

36 Clues: a solution in which water is the solvent • the change of state from a liquid to a gas • the change of state from a gas to a liquid • capable of dissolving in a particular solvent • the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas • in a solution, the substance that dissolves in the solvent • in a solution, the substance in which the solute dissolves • ...

A1.1 Water (SL) 2024-05-28

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the term given to water molecules
the attraction of molecules of one kind for molecules of a different kind
the heat needed to change the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius per gram
situated or originating outside the region of the planetary orbits
one of the ways hydrogen bonds are drawn
the type of bonds within a water molecule
the type of seal specified in the syllabus
a molecule that is able to interact with water
the source of water on earth?

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the zone in which planets are 'just right'
from outside the earth or its atmosphere
the chemical reactions in the body's cells
an upward force created by water
a measure of how easily heat can be transmitted through a material
a property of molecules that do not mix with water
the property of water that allows it to resist an external force
the sign given to show a slight charge on an atom
a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow
the attraction of molecules to other molecules of the same kind
a plant pipe that likes to adhere with water
bonds formed between oxygen and hydrogen atoms
a substance with the ability to dissolve other substances
the movement of water against gravity
these charged atoms can dissolve in water
this bird is black throated
water is a good _____________ medium

26 Clues: this bird is black throated • the source of water on earth? • an upward force created by water • the term given to water molecules • water is a good _____________ medium • the movement of water against gravity • from outside the earth or its atmosphere • one of the ways hydrogen bonds are drawn • a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow • ...

Bodies of Water 2023-09-08

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A wetland area with standing water and thick vegetation.
A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs.
A small, narrow stream or brook.
A partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater meets seawater.
A spring of naturally hot water, often used for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.
A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.
A wetland area with standing water, often rich in plant and animal life.
A large inlet of the sea, usually deeper and wider than a bay.
A triangular area of land formed at the mouth of a river.
A fertile area in a desert with water and vegetation.
An artificial waterway constructed for navigation or irrigation.

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A large body of saltwater, smaller than an ocean.
A small, shallow body of standing water.
The vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
A large, usually freshwater, inland body of water.
A large natural or artificial lake used to store water.
A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
A natural flowing watercourse, often emptying into a sea or ocean.
A small, shallow pool of water, especially after rain.
A long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, typically formed by glacial erosion.

20 Clues: A small, narrow stream or brook. • A small, shallow body of standing water. • A large body of saltwater, smaller than an ocean. • A large, usually freshwater, inland body of water. • A fertile area in a desert with water and vegetation. • A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. • A small, shallow pool of water, especially after rain. • ...

GS Water Review 2023-10-05

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This is what we call a place underground that stores lots of water
All river to the East of the continental __________ end up in the Atlantic Ocean
When water is added to an aquifer
When water is removed from an aquifer
This is the process that clumps pollutants together in a water treatment plant
Water in the ground had to ______________ through a porous material
The water ___________ is the line that you would have to dig down to for a well
If the pores in the ground are completely filled with water we call it this
A substance that has a lot of open space is called this
Any time water is used to make food or other products it is called _________ water
The property that explains why water sticks on many surfaces
When a gas turns into a liquid
Rain, snow, and hail are all examples of this

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If the pores in the ground still have air left in them, we call it this
All runoff in the South Platte River ____________ ends up in the South Platte
A substance that makes water dirty or unusable
When a liquid turns into a gas
A period of lower than average precipitation
The property that explains why water gathers into droplets
A place where water is collected and stored for human use
Water moving along the ground is called surface _________

21 Clues: When a liquid turns into a gas • When a gas turns into a liquid • When water is added to an aquifer • When water is removed from an aquifer • A period of lower than average precipitation • Rain, snow, and hail are all examples of this • A substance that makes water dirty or unusable • A substance that has a lot of open space is called this • ...

Water Properties & Quality 2023-11-15

Water Properties & Quality crossword puzzle

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ability of water to stick to itself
as temperature decreases, cohesion ____
water is the universal ___
55.04% of salt is made of
water vapor turns into liquid, forms clouds
water has the highest ability to absorb heat before changing temperature
water never runs out because it is in a
process of water changing from liquid to gas
saltwater is made of 3.5% dissolved salts, this is referred to as
water is made of hydrogen & ___ atoms

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the bond that attaches water molecules together
75% of the Earth is covered by this
amount of oxygen available to aquatic organisms
skin-like surface created by cohesion
when the abundance of dissolved oxygen becomes depleted
measurement of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in water, refers to acidity or alkalinity
chloride in salt water comes from this
ice floats due to water expanding causing it to be less ___
salts decrease this point of water
when excess nitrates allow more photosynthesis to take place in plants & algae
water affects this by stabilizing our temperatures
measurement of the thickness of a fluid
30.61% of salt is made of

23 Clues: 55.04% of salt is made of • 30.61% of salt is made of • water is the universal ___ • salts decrease this point of water • 75% of the Earth is covered by this • ability of water to stick to itself • skin-like surface created by cohesion • water is made of hydrogen & ___ atoms • chloride in salt water comes from this • as temperature decreases, cohesion ____ • ...

Water system crossword 2024-02-23

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a solid layer that stop water from flowing down
water vapours making it's way into the atmosphere
a drainage point for water
Water coming back down to earth
water with high amount of salt
A system of the perpetual movement of water
water with a very low amount of salt
a layer of life supporting orgarnic dirt
a significant change in global climates over time
a small climate based on water

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two halves of earth
A layer of sediments that hold groundwater
a large storms that run on warm moist air
water vapours in the atmosphere clump together to form clouds
the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
Large bodies of glaciers and ice shelves on each of earths poles
the area where the aquifer and soil meet
A vortex of violently spinning winds
the condition of weather over a long period
fresh water that exists soil above the impermeable layer

20 Clues: two halves of earth • a drainage point for water • water with high amount of salt • a small climate based on water • Water coming back down to earth • A vortex of violently spinning winds • water with a very low amount of salt • the area where the aquifer and soil meet • a layer of life supporting orgarnic dirt • a large storms that run on warm moist air • ...

Water systems crossword 2024-02-23

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What direction does most of the water flow in Canada?
Canada’s worst hurricane dropped 200 _________ of rain in 24 hours.
Have nightly temperatures been increasing or decreasing?
Making wells to access underground water is a part of _____________.
The layer under the groundwater layer is called the ______layer.
The saltiest sea is the __________.
A greenhouse is an example of a _________.
Which hemisphere has more water?
It is _____ on a summer day closer to the water than inland.
The _________ river watershed is the biggest watershed in Toronto.
____ has a higher heat capacity than air.

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an area that drains into any body of water is called what?
Most of Canada's fresh water is ______
What is the layer that ground water resides in?
Where form does most solid water reside?
Changes in the size of glaciers and ice sheets affect the local and global _____.
Water comes down from the sky in the water cycle, this process is known as ________
When we pump CO2 into the atmosphere what does it cause?
Water can hold temperatures much better than ____.
Glaciers change in size depending on the amount of precipitation and ________.

20 Clues: Which hemisphere has more water? • The saltiest sea is the __________. • Most of Canada's fresh water is ______ • Where form does most solid water reside? • ____ has a higher heat capacity than air. • A greenhouse is an example of a _________. • What is the layer that ground water resides in? • Water can hold temperatures much better than ____. • ...

Water Cycle Probasco 2023-02-14

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Water has the unique ability to ____________ substances, which means to break down and become a solution.
In the coldest regions of Earth, water is stored for a long time as ice and _________ snow.
Plants and animals take in water and return it to the atmosphere as vapor (breathing, ____________.
Plants and animals take in water and return it to the _____________ as vapor (breathing, transpiring) or to the soil as liquid (excreting)
Water evaporates from oceans into the atmosphere (air), condenses into clouds, falls as rain or snow, and eventually ___________ to oceans through a drainage system of streams and rivers.
Water evaporates from oceans into the atmosphere (air), ______________ into clouds, falls as rain or snow, and eventually returns to oceans through a drainage system of streams and rivers.
Icebergs break away from glaciers and float in the ocean, slowly melting as they move toward the ___________.
Excreting is the bodily process of discharging waste matter such as urine, sweat, carbon dioxide, or feces from the _______ through the kidneys, skin, lungs, bowels, etc.
It can exist in liquid, vapor, or ___________ (ice) forms.
This word means “the gradual wearing away of something by wind or water; abrasion.”
In addition to clouds, oceans, rivers, and land, living __________ are part of the water cycle.
Water ____________ from oceans into the atmosphere (air), condenses into clouds, falls as rain or snow, and eventually returns to oceans through a drainage system of streams and rivers.
Energy from the sun, which allows __________________, and gravity are the driving forces that power the cycle.
Water’s movement in the watershed, in turn, creates contours of the land by ___________ and sedimentation.
Excreting, as it relates to plants, is to eliminate (waste matter, such as carbon dioxide and salts) through the _________, roots, etc.
Energy from the sun, which allows evaporation, and _______________ are the driving forces that power the cycle.
Water has the ability to ______________ substances from one place to another.

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Even ice and snow are in motion; ____________ slowly melt as they move inch by inch.
Water consists of two parts __________and one part oxygen.
Water’s unique physical _______________ enable life to exist on Earth.
A ____________ is the area of land that guides water through small streams toward a major stream or river.
Transpiration is the process of water _________ through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves, stems, and flowers.
This word means “the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment (sediment is an array of particles in water such as dirt, silt, fine sand, rust and organic debris).”
Water is constantly ____________. This movement is called the water cycle.
Water’s movement in the watershed, in turn, creates contours of the land by erosion and ____________.
All living things need water to live because it is essential to their bodily ____________.
The movement of water is greatly influenced by the ________ of land and geographic features such as mountains, valleys, and hills.
Water evaporates from oceans into the atmosphere (air), condenses into clouds, falls as rain or snow, and eventually returns to oceans through a ____________ system of streams and rivers.
Water covers 71 percent of Earth and ____________ 50-70 percent of the weight of all plants and animals, including humans.
Plants and animals take in water and return it to the atmosphere as vapor (breathing, transpiring) or to the soil as liquid (___________).
has an amazing ability to remain liquid in a wide range of normal Earth ________________.

31 Clues: Water consists of two parts __________and one part oxygen. • It can exist in liquid, vapor, or ___________ (ice) forms. • Water’s unique physical _______________ enable life to exist on Earth. • Water is constantly ____________. This movement is called the water cycle. • Water has the ability to ______________ substances from one place to another. • ...

Water Rocket Terms 2023-04-26

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the force that acts to resist the relative motion (or attempted motion) of objects or materials that are in contact
how fast something is moving
a measure of an object's inertia; also a measure of the amount of matter in an object
the spinning motion that takes place when an object rotates about an axis located within the object (usually an axis through its center of mass)
one of the pair of forces described in newton's third law
property of any body to resist changes in its state of motion
energy of motion, equal to half the mass multiplied by the speed squared
motion under the influence of the gravitational force only
any object that moves through the air or through space, acted on only by gravity (and air resistance, if any)
speed together with the direction of motion
SI unit of force
the fundamental SI unit of mass

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the point at the center of an object's weight distribution, where the force of gravity can be considered to act.
friction, or drag, that acts on something moving through air
Force per unit of surface area where the force is perpendicular to the surface; measured in pascals
anything that flows; in particular, any liquid or gas
terminal speed together with the direction of motion (down for falling objects)
the force that is equal in strength and opposite in direction to the action force, which acts simultaneously on whatever is exerting the action force
any influence that tends to accelerate an object; a push or pull; measured in newtons
the point at the center of an object's mass distribution, where all its mass can be considered to be concentrated. For everyday conditions, it is the same as the center of gravity
the force on a body due to the gravitational attraction of another body (commonly Earth)
a general hypothesis or statement about the relationship of natural quantities that has been tested over and over again and has not been contradicted.

22 Clues: SI unit of force • how fast something is moving • the fundamental SI unit of mass • speed together with the direction of motion • anything that flows; in particular, any liquid or gas • one of the pair of forces described in newton's third law • motion under the influence of the gravitational force only • friction, or drag, that acts on something moving through air • ...

Ground water contamination 2023-05-12

Ground water contamination crossword puzzle

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Just as_______ water generally moves slowly, so do contaminants in ground water
Most______ landfills, however, do not have these safeguards.
Poorly constructed wells can result in _______ water contamination.
it is difficult and expensive to clean up
used in wet areas to help drain water and transport it to deeper soils.
As many as 180,000 surface impoundments _____ in the United States
regulates ground water that is shown to have a connection with surface water.
Using alternative _______ is probably more expensive than obtaining drinking water from the original source.
This_________ is called interaquifer leakage
have entered and contaminated ground water following normal, registered use
Approximately _____ million underground storage tanks exist in the United States and, over the years, the contents of many of these tanks have leaked and spilled into the environment.
a land area larger than the original recharge area, is drawn into the well and the surrounding aquifer
the _______ of many household wastes is not regulated.
Solid waste is disposed of in thousands of municipal and industrial landfills throughout the country
_______ pipes carrying wastes sometimes leak fluids into the surrounding soil and ground water
_______ trucks and train cars pose another chemical storage hazard.

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nearly always the result of human activity.
Some substances found naturally in rocks or soils, such as iron, manganese, arsenic, chlorides, fluorides, sulfates, or radionuclides, can become dissolved in ground water.
computer models have been developed to calculate suitable distances and densities.
If there is a nearby river or stream, that water body may also become
_____ should be properly sited and wastes should be removed at regular intervals.
Ground water and contaminants can move rapidly through fractures in
Only 10 ______ of the wells classified as rural were actually located on farms.
These wells are _______ by the U.S. EPA’s Underground Injection Control Program
This phenomenon is called
These _______ often contain metals, acid, minerals, and sulfides.
These may contain agricultural chemicals and bacteria.
One of the main causes of ground water contamination in the United States is the effluent (outflow) from septic tanks, cesspools, and privies
Ground water and_______ can move rapidly through fractures in rocks
Companies should train employees in the proper use and disposal of all chemicals used on _____

30 Clues: This phenomenon is called • it is difficult and expensive to clean up • nearly always the result of human activity. • This_________ is called interaquifer leakage • These may contain agricultural chemicals and bacteria. • the _______ of many household wastes is not regulated. • Most______ landfills, however, do not have these safeguards. • ...

Water and Atmosphere 2023-05-19

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Characteristic of a material that contains connected air spaces, or pores, that water can seep trough easily.
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
A well in which water rises because of pressure within the aquifer.
Water in the form of a gas.
The average annual conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area.
Tiny algae and animals that float in water and are carried by waves and currents and tries to steal the secret formula hahahaha
The total amount of dissolved salts in water.
A characteristic of materials, such as clay and granite, through which water does not easily pass.
The second-lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
A lake that stores water for human use.
The layer of Earth's atmosphere immediately above the stratosphere.
The envelope of gases hat surrounds Earth.
The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas.
The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place.
A large stream of moving water that flows through the oceans.
The ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume.
A strong, narrow current that flows briefly from the shore back toward the ocean through a narrow opening.
A deep, steep-sided canyon in the ocan floor.

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The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area.
An environments that provides the things a specific organism needs to live, grow, and reproduce.
A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.
At stream or river that flows into a larger river.
An undersea mountain chain where new ocean floor is produced.
An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.
Elevation above sea lvel.
An instrument that measures changes in air pressure without using a liquid.
The outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
The number of complete waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.
The outer layer of the thermosphere.
The lower part of the thermosphere
The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents.
A land area that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some or all of the year.
An instrument used to measure changes in air pressure.
What that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers.

34 Clues: Elevation above sea lvel. • Water in the form of a gas. • The lower part of the thermosphere • The outer layer of the thermosphere. • The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. • A lake that stores water for human use. • The outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere. • The envelope of gases hat surrounds Earth. • The total amount of dissolved salts in water. • ...

In hot water! 2023-07-26

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This ensures that hot water is only ever a short distance from any faucet.
Water is heated by this process in electric tanks as heat passes through a tank wall.
The process of using water to convey heat.
Another fixture to assist in removing air from a hydronic system.
There is good money to be made if you are_________
American Society of _________ Engineers(ASME).
Sensing device commonly used to signal the presence of a pilot flame.
Scaling occurs when these chemicals precipitate out of water as it's heated inside the water heater
In hospitals, using water between 180-190 degrees
Type of tubing used in a hydronic system.
Water heaters made after 2004 can be installed directly onto the floor regardless of what code says.
This occurs when a water-filled copper line touches a dissimilar metal.

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Heating method does not require any medium to pass heat.
This bulb is coated with a thin plastic film to minimize the chance of scale buildup.
Scale can build up on the inside of a water heater and reduce heat transfer.
This type of tank allows for expansion on your circulation line.
A mixture of hot and cold water is called_______
The energy ________ device turns off all energy input if the temperature exceeds the tank preset value.
Water heater sizing charts will consider number of _____ as well as bathrooms for proper sizing.
Heat transfers through a fluid medium.

20 Clues: Heat transfers through a fluid medium. • Type of tubing used in a hydronic system. • The process of using water to convey heat. • American Society of _________ Engineers(ASME). • A mixture of hot and cold water is called_______ • In hospitals, using water between 180-190 degrees • There is good money to be made if you are_________ • ...

The Water Cycle 2023-08-17

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Thunderstorm clouds
These clouds look like cotton candy and can represent fair weather
Fog is a version of this type of cloud
a rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down from a thunderstorm to touch Earth’s surface
solid, liquid and gas are what we call the 3 states of
This is the suffix used for clouds to represent rain
a sudden spark, or electrical discharge, as these charges jump around between parts of a cloud
This is the result of a liquid turning into a gas
Any type of water that falls from the clouds is called
When the rays from the sun hit the ground and then begin warming the air close to the ground we call this
This type of cloud is know for being at high altitudes and having a curl
When precipitation falls as a liquid but freezes when it touches a cold surface it is called
This type of precipitation freezes while in the air
This form of precipitation forms layers when updrafts carry this back into the clouds before falling to the ground
The gaseous form of water is called
the percentage of water vapour that is actually in the air compared to the max amount of water vapor the air could hold at a particular temperature.

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This is the result of a gas turning into a liquid
The smallest form of rain is called
This is the result of a solid turning into a liquid
A violent disturbance in the atmosphere is known as a
Three types of solid precipitation are hail sleet and
water can absorb a large amount of heat without changing it's
a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
This type of snow effect is the result of wind the moves across Lake Michigan
These clouds are known for their gray color that hang low in the atmosphere and cause precipitation
The particles in _________ vibrate about fixed positions; even at very low temperatures
97% of Earth's surface water is
The ability to dissolve other substances is called
This is the prefix used for clouds to represent high
Ice is less __________ than it's liquid state
Hail is most commonly found near
When the sun rays hit the ground they are using this type of heat energy
Most common type of precipitation is
This is the result of a liquid turning into a solid
The particles in __________ can move around the most freely because the particles are heated up and gain the most energy

35 Clues: Thunderstorm clouds • 97% of Earth's surface water is • Hail is most commonly found near • The smallest form of rain is called • The gaseous form of water is called • Most common type of precipitation is • Fog is a version of this type of cloud • Ice is less __________ than it's liquid state • This is the result of a gas turning into a liquid • ...

Water Watchers I 2021-04-21

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an underground tank that holds household sewage.
pollution that originates from a broad area,
large area that cleans and disperses wastewater from a septic tank
harmful chemicals or waste that can pollute water.
direct transfer of water from leaves or plants to the atmosphere.
the water _____ is the continuous circulation of water in systems throughout the planet.
the mechanical process that removes particles from water when water moves through sand or dirt.
lakes, rivers, creeks, swamps,and springs are examples of ____________.
a scientist that studies water and the water systems of earth is called a _____-logist.
rain that is more acidic than normal rainfall is called ____ rain.
anything flushed down a toilet our poured down a drain.
the process where water seeps into the ground to refill an aquifer.

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warm water vapor mixes with cooler air to form ____________.
water that falls to earth as rain, snow, or hail.
contamination of water or air by harmful chemicals or waste materials.
the process of changing water from a liquid to a gas or vapor.
substances that promote plant growth.
land area that water runs off of to a single place like a river.
a layer of underground rock or sand which stores and carries water.
pollution at a single place is called _____ pollution.
a chemical used to destroy a pest such as an insect.
water found below the earth's surface.

22 Clues: substances that promote plant growth. • water found below the earth's surface. • pollution that originates from a broad area, • an underground tank that holds household sewage. • water that falls to earth as rain, snow, or hail. • harmful chemicals or waste that can pollute water. • a chemical used to destroy a pest such as an insect. • ...

Water Review Crossword 2022-02-28

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tank used to store water
rate at which organic matter is created by producers
top of saturated zone
removal of salt from water
water that has a low salt content
lowering of the water table caused by well pumping
household waste water from showers and laundry
causes limited life span of large dams
legislation that limits water pollution
chemical needed to sustain life
single nutrient that controls primary productivity

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most water efficient method of watering plants
water with a salt content too high for drinking but not as salty as the ocean
land area that drains into a river
natural nutrient enrichment of a river where it flows into a lake or ocean
underground, water-bearing, geologic structure
bacteria in the roots of legumes convert N2 into ammonia
water that is fit to drink
process used to kill bacteria and viruses in waste water treatment
dense growth of algae caused by large limiting nutrient influx
oil or natural gas extracted from shale deposits
property right allowing use of surface or ground water

22 Clues: top of saturated zone • tank used to store water • removal of salt from water • water that is fit to drink • chemical needed to sustain life • water that has a low salt content • land area that drains into a river • causes limited life span of large dams • legislation that limits water pollution • most water efficient method of watering plants • ...

Water Review Crossword 2022-02-28

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natural nutrient enrichment of a river where it flows into a lake or ocean
top of saturated zone
removal of salt from water
land area that drains into a river
water with a salt content too high for drinking but not as salty as the ocean
bacteria in the roots of legumes convert N2 into ammonia
property right allowing use of surface or ground water
water that has a low salt content
process used to kill bacteria and viruses in waste water treatment

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water that is fit to drink
oil or natural gas extracted from shale deposits
lowering of the water table caused by well pumping
causes limited life span of large dams
chemical needed to sustain life
most water efficient method of watering plants
household waste water from showers and laundry
underground, water-bearing, geologic structure
single nutrient that controls primary productivity
legislation that limits water pollution
tank used to store water
dense growth of algae caused by large limiting nutrient influx

21 Clues: top of saturated zone • tank used to store water • water that is fit to drink • removal of salt from water • chemical needed to sustain life • water that has a low salt content • land area that drains into a river • causes limited life span of large dams • legislation that limits water pollution • most water efficient method of watering plants • ...

Jumping on Water 2022-05-28

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힘
곤충
가라앉다, 침몰하다
능력
연못
포식자
아무데도
~할 정도로 충분히
강한
그렇지만
~에서 탈출하다

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소리, 소음
~하게 하다
귀뚜라미
끈적끈적한
뛰어오르다
뒷다리
다가오다
표면
나뭇가지
그 대신
딱정벌레
둘러보다
다른
~에서 뛰어내리다
돕다
내려앉다, 착륙하다

27 Clues: 힘 • 곤충 • 표면 • 능력 • 연못 • 강한 • 다른 • 돕다 • 뒷다리 • 포식자 • 귀뚜라미 • 다가오다 • 나뭇가지 • 그 대신 • 딱정벌레 • 아무데도 • 둘러보다 • 그렇지만 • 끈적끈적한 • 뛰어오르다 • 소리, 소음 • ~하게 하다 • ~에서 탈출하다 • ~에서 뛰어내리다 • 가라앉다, 침몰하다 • ~할 정도로 충분히 • 내려앉다, 착륙하다

Jumping on Water 2022-05-28

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힘
곤충
가라앉다, 침몰하다
능력
연못
포식자
아무데도
~할 정도로 충분히
강한
그렇지만
~에서 탈출하다

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소리, 소음
~하게 하다
귀뚜라미
끈적끈적한
뛰어오르다
뒷다리
다가오다
표면
나뭇가지
그 대신
딱정벌레
둘러보다
다른
~에서 뛰어내리다
돕다
내려앉다, 착륙하다

Water and Macromolecules 2022-05-13

Water and Macromolecules crossword puzzle

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action, when water moves up a thin tube .
gets dissolved in a substance.
Large organic molecules.
condition that is just right for an enzyme to work.
when water sticks to other surfaces beside water
does the dissolving.
macro molecule that Provides short term energy.
acids, monomer of a protein.
acid, macro molecule that stores genetic information.
The slightly negative charge atom on a water molecule.
speeds up chemical reactants, and helps build and repair muscles.
The small molecules found in macro molecules.

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The slightly positively charged atom on a water molecule.
, The basic unit of matter.
when water sticks to water.
macro molecule that provides long term energy.
bond, what forms between partially positive and negatively charged poles.
monomer of a nucleic acid.
natural catalyst.
a chain of molecules.

20 Clues: natural catalyst. • does the dissolving. • a chain of molecules. • Large organic molecules. • monomer of a nucleic acid. • , The basic unit of matter. • when water sticks to water. • acids, monomer of a protein. • gets dissolved in a substance. • action, when water moves up a thin tube . • The small molecules found in macro molecules. • ...

water craft terms 2025-01-30

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a vertical wall or partition that divides a ship into separate compartments
a paddling stroke used in canoes and kayaks to move forward while turning
a seat across a boat that's used by rowers, and it also provides structural support
a steering device on a boat or ship that controls the direction it travels
the side of a boat that faces away from the wind, or downwind
the rear end of a boat, opposite the bow
the right side of a boat when facing the bow, or front of the ship
the lowest structural member that runs from the bow to the stern
fast-moving sections of a river that are often filled with obstacles
the width of the boat at its widest point, measured from one side of the hull to the other

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a crossbar on the top of a boat's rudder that allows the helmsman to steer the boat
a circular current of water that flows in the opposite direction to the main current
A T-shaped piece of metal or wood on a boat or ship, to which ropes are attached
the top edge of a boat's hull, or the uppermost side of the boat
a steering device that controls the direction of a boat or ship
the watertight body of a boat, ship, or submarine that provides buoyancy and protects the vessel
The transom is the flat, vertical structure at the stern, or back of the boat.
a canoeing stroke that combines a forward stroke with a turning motion to steer the canoe
the left side of a boat when facing the bow
the lowest part of the hull, where the bottom curves up to meet the sides
a bar that holds an oar in place at the end of the oarlock
the front part of the hull, or the point that faces forward when the boat is moving

22 Clues: the rear end of a boat, opposite the bow • the left side of a boat when facing the bow • a bar that holds an oar in place at the end of the oarlock • the side of a boat that faces away from the wind, or downwind • a steering device that controls the direction of a boat or ship • the top edge of a boat's hull, or the uppermost side of the boat • ...

Water systems crossword 2025-01-25

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It is estimated that 1/3 of the world's __________ exists underground
Surface, underground and condensation are all types of ______ water
Is a mass of ice and overlying snow that moves slowly down a mountain slope under the influence of gravity
Water has a higher heat capacity than ____ and ___ (add a comma instead of a space)
Human activities that put more CO2 and other gases into the atmosphere and the heat that gets trapped
________ hemisphere has 81% ocean and 19% land
________ hemisphere has 61% ocean and 39% land
A threat to watersheds
Is water that is found underground or in the groundwater zone
Exists in all soils and the depth differs from every region
Water vapour, transpiration, and respiration are all types of _______ water
an area with a small localized climate that differs from the climate around it
upper surface of the groundwater zone is called the __________

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76% ice, 23% groundwater, 0.34% lakes rivers and wetlands, 0.66 gaseous water soil moisture and other water
Means more flooding and increased erosion
What the winds from Hurricane Hazel reached
Heat from what passes through the atmosphere, reaching Earth's surface
Means that the ability of wildlife and fauna need to withstand the changed environment
Mountain glaciers, ice sheets and ice shelves are all types of _____ water
The ability of a material to absorb heat
Is an area of land in which all water present eventually drains into one large main water body

21 Clues: A threat to watersheds • The ability of a material to absorb heat • Means more flooding and increased erosion • What the winds from Hurricane Hazel reached • ________ hemisphere has 81% ocean and 19% land • ________ hemisphere has 61% ocean and 39% land • Exists in all soils and the depth differs from every region • ...

Water Systems Crossword!!! 2025-01-26

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Times of warming when glaciers retreat
Large bodies of saltwater that cover most of Earth's surface
An are in a desert were water is presant at the surface
Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere
A hollow shaft used to access groundwater, typically drilled into an aquifer
An area of land where all the water within it drains to a larger body of water
Gas to Liquid
The continuous movement of water within the Earth's atmosphere and surface
An underground layer of rock or sediment that can store and transmit water
The amount of salt in water
Large masses of ice formed from accumulated snow

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The process by which plants release water vapour into the atmosphere from their leaves during photosynthesis
The process in animals where water vapour is exhaled
Times of cooling when glaciers expand
Water that exists beneath Earth's surface in layers of soil or rock
Liquid to gas
A body of water with a 33% Salinity
A natural boundary separating the watersheds that drain into different oceans
A large storage area for water either natrual or man-made
A massive, thick layer of ice that covers a large area of land

20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Gas to Liquid • The amount of salt in water • A body of water with a 33% Salinity • Times of cooling when glaciers expand • Times of warming when glaciers retreat • Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere • Large masses of ice formed from accumulated snow • The process in animals where water vapour is exhaled • ...

Water systems (Jordyn) 2025-01-26

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a mass of ice and overlying snow that moves slowly down a mountain slope.
When the temperature is above freezing what type of precipitation is it called?
A severe type of storm that starts out as thunderstorms over warm ocean waters.
A particular large glacier that covers the land.
Well known for the winter storms the help create.
An area with a small, localized climate variation that differs from the larger climate around it.
______ refers to how much salt is dissolved in water.
When there is an increase in water levels what happens to the land?
When the concentration of the gases build up,heat that would normally be reflected back into space from Earth is blocked from doing so. That heat gets trapped right above Earth’s surface. This is called the _____-_____
When a period of global cooling occurs, Earth's temperature declines,and ice begins to accumulate. This results in glaciers and ice sheets to expand in size.
Warmer temperatures mean that ___________, even on mountain drops is likely to fall as rain instead of snow.

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A ______ is an area of land in which all water present eventually drains into one large water body.
Earth is surrounded by an __________ made up of a mixture of gases including water vapour.
the upper surface of the groundwater zone is called the?
The ability of a material to absorb heat
Water takes longer than air or land to absorb ____ but it can hold the ____ it absorbs longer.
When snow condenses it becomes what?
When a period of warming occurs,Earth's glaciers and ice sheets begin to disappear
____-____ refers to the big ice masses at the poles.
an ______ is an underground fresh water reservoir.

20 Clues: When snow condenses it becomes what? • The ability of a material to absorb heat • A particular large glacier that covers the land. • Well known for the winter storms the help create. • an ______ is an underground fresh water reservoir. • ____-____ refers to the big ice masses at the poles. • ______ refers to how much salt is dissolved in water. • ...

Water system Crossword 2025-01-26

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What is the area of land all water drains to called?
When snow builds up over time, what does it create?
What is the second step to the water cycle?
What is the first step to the water cycle?
How much fresh water does Earth's water have?
What is the ability of a material to absorb heat called?
What is the biggest watershed in Toronto?
Most of Canada's fresh water exists where?
What is gaseous water?
60% of Canada's watershed flows in which direction?

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What is the other term or name for water cycle?
How much litres of the Dead sea water is evaporated
What is the upper surface of the groundwater zone called?
What is a body of rock that holds groundwater?
What provides energy to run the water cycle?
What is the third step to the water cycle?
How much tonnes of salt is in the Dead sea?
What is the last step to the water cycle?
What is solid water?
What has a higher heat capacity than air?

20 Clues: What is solid water? • What is gaseous water? • What is the last step to the water cycle? • What is the biggest watershed in Toronto? • What has a higher heat capacity than air? • What is the third step to the water cycle? • What is the first step to the water cycle? • Most of Canada's fresh water exists where? • What is the second step to the water cycle? • ...

Water Related Words 2024-09-13

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a strut placed crosswise left/right in a ship or boat serving only as a structural
the front of the boat
dividing wall in boat
a device that controls or stops the flow of water in a water course
the main body of ship or other vessel
the flat surface forming the stern of the boat
fast flowing part of a river
the right side of the boat
on the side away from wind or in the direction toward which the wind is blowing
the main structural component that runs along the bottom of the hull from bow to stern
the cross beam in the boat enter connecting the starboard and port side

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a canoeing stroke that resembles the letter j
a stroke that occurs when the cause of the stroke is unknown
the area where the would fill up with water
the measurement of its widest point from one side to the other across the hull
a t-shaped piece of metal or wood to tie rope down
the upper edge of a ship or boats side
left side of the boat
the rear of the boat
a flat piece hinged vertically near the stern of a boat ship for steering
a circular current of water that can be dangerous for boats

21 Clues: the rear of the boat • the front of the boat • dividing wall in boat • left side of the boat • the right side of the boat • fast flowing part of a river • the main body of ship or other vessel • the upper edge of a ship or boats side • the area where the would fill up with water • a canoeing stroke that resembles the letter j • the flat surface forming the stern of the boat • ...

Fresh Water ecosystems 2024-12-13

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A key energy source for photosynthesis in aquatic plants.
The process of wetlands cleaning water by trapping pollutants.
A bird that lives on the surface of ponds, lakes, or wetlands.
A community of living and nonliving things interacting in an environment.
The variety of life found in an ecosystem.
The flow or movement of water in a stream or river.
Simple aquatic plants found in freshwater ecosystems.
An area where water meets land, often home to diverse species.

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A bottom-dwelling creature in freshwater ecosystems.
A larger body of fast-moving water that flows into a lake or ocean.
A sequence showing how energy flows through an ecosystem.
A type of fish commonly found in fast-moving freshwater.
A large, still body of freshwater.
A gas dissolved in water that aquatic animals need to survive.
Plants that grow in slow-moving or still waters near the edges.
A small, lobster-like animal found at the bottom of rivers and ponds.
A small, fast-moving body of water.
An amphibian often found in wetlands or near ponds.
Water that is not salty, found in rivers, lakes, and ponds.
A small, still body of freshwater.

20 Clues: A large, still body of freshwater. • A small, still body of freshwater. • A small, fast-moving body of water. • The variety of life found in an ecosystem. • An amphibian often found in wetlands or near ponds. • The flow or movement of water in a stream or river. • A bottom-dwelling creature in freshwater ecosystems. • ...

Unit 3: Water 2025-03-10

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a long period of time without rain
mound of frozen water
the energy source for the water cycle
plant sweat
the climate zone similar to mild but with less than ten inches of rain.
the amount of moister in the air
measures wind speed and direction
measures moister in the air
the closest climate zone to the equator and the wettest
to use less of or save something

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the furthest climate zone from the equator
measures the amount of precipitation
water goes from a liquid to water vapor in the atmosphere
water turns from a gas into a liquid and in a cloud
the climate zone with all 4 seasons
a collection of water underground
four types of water that falls from clouds
the atmospheric conditions in a specific place and time
water that doesn't absorb goes down hill
the average of the weather conditions in a place

20 Clues: plant sweat • mound of frozen water • measures moister in the air • the amount of moister in the air • to use less of or save something • a collection of water underground • measures wind speed and direction • a long period of time without rain • the climate zone with all 4 seasons • measures the amount of precipitation • the energy source for the water cycle • ...

All about water 2023-12-07

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3 thing needed for photo senthisis
pollution that cant be traced
2nd way liquid turns to soild
amount of thermal energy needed to raise the tempature of 1kg of material by 1 degree celsius
the turbidity of water is measured using
1 way water changes from a liquid to gas
nitrogen based compound often used in fertilizers
process of gas changing to liquid
water evaporates from oceans and lakes and rises into the earth atmosphere
the procces of a liquid to gas

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Most Freshwater Found
an organism that is sensitile to enviromental conditions and is one of the first to respond to change is
3 States Of Matter
conditions where opposite ends of a molecule have slightly opposite charges but the overall change of molecule
attraction among molecules that are alike
attraction among molecules that are not alike
water freezes at how many degrees
The series of natural process by which water continually move throughout the hydrosphere
why does ice float on water
measure of cloudness of water from sediments microscopic organisms or pollutants
all the water above and below the atmosphere
evaporation of water from plant
pullution located at a drain pipe or smoke stack

23 Clues: 3 States Of Matter • Most Freshwater Found • why does ice float on water • pollution that cant be traced • 2nd way liquid turns to soild • the procces of a liquid to gas • evaporation of water from plant • water freezes at how many degrees • process of gas changing to liquid • 3 thing needed for photo senthisis • the turbidity of water is measured using • ...

All about water 2023-12-07

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3 thing needed for photo senthisis
pollution that cant be traced
2nd way liquid turns to soild
amount of thermal energy needed to raise the tempature of 1kg of material by 1 degree celsius
the turbidity of water is measured using
1 way water changes from a liquid to gas
nitrogen based compound often used in fertilizers
process of gas changing to liquid
water evaporates from oceans and lakes and rises into the earth atmosphere
the procces of a liquid to gas

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Most Freshwater Found
an organism that is sensitile to enviromental conditions and is one of the first to respond to change is
3 States Of Matter
conditions where opposite ends of a molecule have slightly opposite charges but the overall change of molecule
attraction among molecules that are alike
attraction among molecules that are not alike
water freezes at how many degrees
The series of natural process by which water continually move throughout the hydrosphere
why does ice float on water
measure of cloudness of water from sediments microscopic organisms or pollutants
all the water above and below the atmosphere
evaporation of water from plant
pullution located at a drain pipe or smoke stack

Living in Water 2023-10-26

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transparent bell with tentacles with stinging cells.
a type of claw belonging to a bird of prey.
flatworm
allows organisms to pull oxygen from water.
the process by which cold-blooded organisms thermoregulate.
a gland located on aquatic bird species that provides them with a waterproofing oil for their feathers.
animals that lack a backbone and have a simple nervous system.
legless salamanders
roundworm that is segmented.
allows organisms to blend into its surroundings.
a group of individuals sharing some common characteristics and qualities.
adaptation that provides the organism with a hard layer of protection.

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a process of transformation from a juvenile form to an adult form.
body part (mostly limbs and tails) of an organism that can grasp onto things.
a body type that allows an organism to swim faster.
soft body within a hard shell.
the layer of fat found beneath the skin in many cetaceans.
a protein found in the scales and scutes of reptiles making them water resistant.
behavioral traits, structural traits, or physiological traits that increase an organism’s chance of survival.
large teeth that continue to grow throughout a rodent’s life.
this type of skin allows most amphibians to diffuse gases and water through their skin.
provides species with a layer of protection that can pierce flesh.

22 Clues: flatworm • legless salamanders • roundworm that is segmented. • soft body within a hard shell. • a type of claw belonging to a bird of prey. • allows organisms to pull oxygen from water. • allows organisms to blend into its surroundings. • a body type that allows an organism to swim faster. • transparent bell with tentacles with stinging cells. • ...

Water Qualiity & Treatment 2023-10-14

Water Qualiity & Treatment crossword puzzle

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a figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution based on the amount of hydrogen ions
substance having a pH of more than 7
pollutants that are emitted from multiple sources.
are living organisms used to monitor the health of the environment
when algae feed off nitrates and grow or produce rapidly
the contamination of water bodies very often by human activities.
a process that removes solids that float and settle in the water.
a water treatment process where solids form larger clusters, or flocs, to be removed from water
measure of the amount of oxygen dissolved in water
an agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health
compounds made up of nitrogen and oxygen

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the chemical water treatment process used to remove solids from water
safe to drink
the removal, deactivation or killing of pathogenic microorganisms
the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water based on the standards of its usage.
amount of salt dissolved in water
process of removing or reducing the concentration of particulate matter
substance having a pH of less than 7.
process by which nutrients in a lake buildup over time, causing an increase in the growth of algae.
pollutants that belong to a single source.
compounds made up of phosphorus and oxygen
the quality of being cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
substance having a pH of 7

23 Clues: safe to drink • substance having a pH of 7 • amount of salt dissolved in water • substance having a pH of more than 7 • substance having a pH of less than 7. • compounds made up of nitrogen and oxygen • pollutants that belong to a single source. • compounds made up of phosphorus and oxygen • pollutants that are emitted from multiple sources. • ...

The Water Cycle 2023-10-06

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Near Antartica
it is when the water vapor is collecting from plants
It is the 1st sea floor feature
It is part of the water cycle
I don't know this too
I don't know this too sorry
It is also part of the water cycle
It is a danderous current
I don't know this too
It is the smallest ocean
It is over the deep currents

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I don't know this too
It is the 5th ocean floor feature
It is the 4th sea floor feature
It is east from us
It is the 2nd sea floor feature
You don't need a hint
It is the 7th sea floor feature
I don't know what this is Try to guess it
It happens when a under water volcano erupts
It is the 6th ocean floor feature
It is the largest ocean
If you don't know this is is rain sleet something somthing
It is under the water
it is the 3rd sea floor feature

25 Clues: Near Antartica • It is east from us • I don't know this too • You don't need a hint • I don't know this too • I don't know this too • It is under the water • It is the largest ocean • It is the smallest ocean • It is a danderous current • I don't know this too sorry • It is over the deep currents • It is part of the water cycle • It is the 4th sea floor feature • ...

The Water Cycle 2023-10-06

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Near Antartica
it is when the water vapor is collecting from plants
It is the 1st sea floor feature
It is part of the water cycle
I don't know this too
I don't know this too sorry
It is also part of the water cycle
It is a danderous current
I don't know this too
It is the smallest ocean
It is over the deep currents

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I don't know this too
It is the 5th ocean floor feature
It is the 4th sea floor feature
It is east from us
It is the 2nd sea floor feature
You don't need a hint
It is the 7th sea floor feature
I don't know what this is Try to guess it
It happens when a under water volcano erupts
It is the 6th ocean floor feature
It is the largest ocean
If you don't know this is is rain sleet something somthing
It is under the water
it is the 3rd sea floor feature

Ocean Water & Life 2025-03-21

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layer of ocean water with rapid change in density
includes any sea-bottom surface
feeding stages associated with energy consumed and lost
includes the deep-ocean floor
shallow mixed area in the open ocean
describes the higher latitude water column
contributes to increasing salinity
animal plankton
land between high and low tides
productivity is limited by lack of this in the tropics
top carnivores feeding on a number of different animals
factor that influences photosynthetic productivity
seawater seeps through cracks in the crust

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light energy converts water and CO2 into glucose
depth where animals swim or float freely
sequence of organisms through which energy is transferred
NaCl or common table salt
area where the thermocline and pycnocline are located in the open ocean
ocean area covering the continental shelf
swimming ocean organisms
mass per unit volume
all organisms that drift with ocean currents
layer of ocean water with a rapid change in temperature
organisms living on or in the ocean bottom
production of organic compounds from inorganic substances
varied water temperature is primarily a function of this
total amount of solid material dissolved in water
algea and photosynthetic plankton
upper part of the ocean where sunlight penetrates
organic molecules created using chemical energy
contributes to decreasing salinity

31 Clues: animal plankton • mass per unit volume • swimming ocean organisms • NaCl or common table salt • includes the deep-ocean floor • includes any sea-bottom surface • land between high and low tides • algea and photosynthetic plankton • contributes to increasing salinity • contributes to decreasing salinity • shallow mixed area in the open ocean • ...

Unit 4: Water 2024-03-07

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A layer of rock and soil above the water table in which the pores contain air as well as water
the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas
The change of state from a gas to a liquid
an aquifer surrounded by a layer of impermeable rock or clay that impedes water flow
An ecosystem where all water runoff drains into a single body of water
Ability of rock or soil to allow water to flow through it
the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants
water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers
the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
Deep hole drilled or dug into the ground to reach a reservoir of groundwater
the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle
an aquifer made of porous rock covered by soil out of which water can easily flow
Water that can be easily seen above Earth's surface
A habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean., lined with marshes and sea grasses that filter water flowing to the ocean and act as a buffer protecting us from coastal storms.
a layer of solid material, such as rock or clay, which does not allow water to pass through.
Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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Geologic material with little or no permeability.Water does not pass through this layer or the rate of movement is extremely slow.
water that flows over the ground surface rather than soaking into the ground
The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas
All the water at and near the surface of the earth, 97% of which is in oceans
the level below which the ground is saturated with water.
the volume of open spaces in rock or soil
a highland or ridge that separates one watershed from another
The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
A layer of permeable rock or soil in which the cracks & pores are COMPLETELY FILLED with water
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
A stream or river that flows into a larger river
basin the area from which a single stream or river and its tributaries drains all of the water
the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil
A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater.

30 Clues: the volume of open spaces in rock or soil • The change of state from a gas to a liquid • The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas • A stream or river that flows into a larger river • Water that can be easily seen above Earth's surface • the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants • the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas • ...

Earths water Crosspuzzle 2022-03-07

Earths water Crosspuzzle crossword puzzle

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____ glaciers are found on high mountains.
What is the term for a glacier that has stopped moving because it has melted too much?
Plants do this process where water vapor can go into the air through the leaves.
The main factor that differentiates a lake from a pond is its _____.
Occasionally a river may overflow its banks during rainy seasons. What is the area around the river that becomes flooded known as? Tributary, A stream that joins another river is called a _____.
The bends that develop in the channels of many streams are called _____.
A deep crack in the glacier that forms as a result of ice movement is a _______.
Water that can be recycled and reused is called ____________ water use.
The change of a substance from a solid to a gas without going through the liquid phase is called _____.
________________circulation is vertical movement of water that drives deep ocean circulation.
A storage location for water such as an ocean, glacier, pond, or even the atmosphere is known as a _____.
____ molecules have an unevenly distributed electrical charge
___ time is the amount of time the average molecule of water stays in a reservoir
Which stage of the water cycle occurs when water vapor cools to liquid water?
Longshore currents move water and sediments _____ to the shore, in the direction of the prevailing local winds.
A coral reef that surrounds a volcano is called a/an:
_____ glaciers are large ice sheets that cover relatively flat grounds.
Which form of plankton feed on phytoplankton?
A(n) _________ is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock.
The breakdown of chemicals to produce food energy is called ______.

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___ is the method of bringing water to plants
The replacement of nutrient-depleted water by nutrient-rich water is called _____.
What is the largest consumption of freshwater sources?
______________ are major surface currents that flow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
Approximately 3% percent of earth’s water is ___
Water temperature is influenced by the air directly surrounding the water. Therefore cold ocean currents allow for _____.
A raised structure designed to hold back the waters of a stream or river in case of a flood
Which of the following categories represents the smallest proportion of human uses of water?
On Earth, 99 percent of glacial ice is contained within vast ice sheets in the _____ regions.
Which currents are potentially dangerous and carry large amounts of water offshore quickly?
Water that lies below the water table and is found within aquifers.
Which oil company was responsible for the oil spill of the Valdez in Alaska?
This contaminant gets washed from farms and yards into rivers, causing algae to grow.
The amount of water that is available to enter groundwater in a region is called _______.
Where a stream meets a large body of water, usually the ocean, a(n) _____ forms.
A stream meets a large body of standing water at _____.
These tides have the smallest tidal range.
Zones Excess nutrients added to a water body ultimately create an oxygen poor environment that leads to a(n) _______________.
A _______ _______ is a sudden, unexpected flood due to very intense rains over a very brief period

39 Clues: These tides have the smallest tidal range. • ____ glaciers are found on high mountains. • ___ is the method of bringing water to plants • Which form of plankton feed on phytoplankton? • Approximately 3% percent of earth’s water is ___ • A coral reef that surrounds a volcano is called a/an: • What is the largest consumption of freshwater sources? • ...

Just Add Water 2022-11-22

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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 blue-green color of water; a precious stone consisting of a light bluish-green variety of beryl
the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food
denoting, relating to, or operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure
an instrument for measuring the density of liquids
an underground layer of rock that water continuously moves through
of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas with the chemical element of atomic number 1 most commonly used in petroleum refining and fertilizer production
to lose water or moisture; to become dry
an underground layer of rock that water continuously moves through
a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients

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a small harbor where small boats can dock
extreme or irrational fear of water
related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea
a liquid often seasoned with spices or herbs to flavor meat or fish for a period of time before cooking
on or near the sea
a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances
a watercraft that stays under water
a seaman or sailor
a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances
the branch of science concerned with forces acting on or exerted by fluids (especially liquids.
related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water
a seaman or sailor

23 Clues: on or near the sea • a seaman or sailor • a seaman or sailor • extreme or irrational fear of water • a watercraft that stays under water • to lose water or moisture; to become dry • a small harbor where small boats can dock • an instrument for measuring the density of liquids • related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea • ...

Water Systems - Julia 2022-01-28

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how high the water is
long body of water
microclimate example
condensation is part of the water ______
place where water gathers and stays
removes debris from water
daily climate
gas -> water
big body of water
southern continent made of ice

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how hot/cold something is
separates watersheds
part of water cycle
freshwater ice block in salt water
water has a higher _________ than air
thin gas layer around the earth
rain and snow
swirly storm
small region with a different climate
frozen version of water

20 Clues: swirly storm • gas -> water • rain and snow • daily climate • big body of water • long body of water • part of water cycle • separates watersheds • microclimate example • how high the water is • frozen version of water • how hot/cold something is • removes debris from water • southern continent made of ice • thin gas layer around the earth • freshwater ice block in salt water • ...

Water Systems - Suloch 2022-01-28

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Rain water gets stored into this area.
When clouds release rain, snow and sleet, this process is called...
Water that is in lakes, rivers, streams, oceans and etc.
Liquid isn't able to pass through.
Made to access fresh water.
Solid state of water.
When harmful substances get released into the water.
shows us the movement of water in the earth and the atmosphere.
When animals release water vapor while breathing.
Some of the water that falls goes into soil and becomes...
Opposite of evaporation.
Water-vapor.

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A huge mass of ice and snow that slowly moves down because of gravity.
plant's water getting evaporated.
The water cycle is what makes it classified as...
When one watershed gets separated from another watershed.
Underground layer made of stone, gravel and sand.
Liquid is able to pass through.
Precipitation can end up back into lakes, rivers and etc.
Opposite of condensation.

20 Clues: Water-vapor. • Solid state of water. • Opposite of evaporation. • Opposite of condensation. • Made to access fresh water. • Liquid is able to pass through. • plant's water getting evaporated. • Liquid isn't able to pass through. • Rain water gets stored into this area. • The water cycle is what makes it classified as... • Underground layer made of stone, gravel and sand. • ...

Water Systems Crossword 2022-02-01

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A large body of ice often found in the Arctic
a traceable source of pollution flowing into a watershed (3 words)
Rock layer containing groundwater
how well an object can float on a body of water
what a settlement is considered when located on the ocean
a significant difference in the world's environment with growing water levels and high temperatures (2 words)
concentration of salt in water
Water above-ground like lakes and rivers (2 words)
How well liquids can flow through a substance
How well a substance can absorb heat (2 words)
Water in any form falling back down to earth from the sky

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Area with a different climate to its surroundings
a storm with strong winds formed over water
Line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres
water overflowing onto human settlements, causing often severe damage
The process of water becoming water vapor
water circulating throughout land, the sky, and watersheds (2 words)
A tornado over a body of water
When a gas becomes a liquid when cooled
When gases are trapped at the earth's atmosphere (two words)

20 Clues: A tornado over a body of water • concentration of salt in water • Rock layer containing groundwater • When a gas becomes a liquid when cooled • The process of water becoming water vapor • a storm with strong winds formed over water • A large body of ice often found in the Arctic • How well liquids can flow through a substance • ...

The Water Cycle 2022-05-05

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a natural flowing watercourse
the water that evaporated into the air, forms clouds, and then returns in the form of precipitation
underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures or unconsolidated materials
an area filled with water, localized in a basin
exhalation of water vapor through the stomata
water flowing in low-lying parts of the landscape
massive bodies of slowly moving ice
happens when a liquid turns into a gas
the greatest amount of water found on Earth
water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail

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ponds, oceans, or the atmosphere
the movement of water to and from the Earth's surface
happens when water soaks into the soil from the ground level
also known as the water cycle
describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the earth
concentrations of salts in water or soils
result of an aquifer being filled to the point that the water overflows onto the land surface
water flows over the land as surface water
water present beneath Earth's surface in rock and soil pore spaces
a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water
process of water vapor turning back into liquid water

21 Clues: also known as the water cycle • a natural flowing watercourse • ponds, oceans, or the atmosphere • massive bodies of slowly moving ice • happens when a liquid turns into a gas • concentrations of salts in water or soils • water flows over the land as surface water • the greatest amount of water found on Earth • exhalation of water vapor through the stomata • ...

APES Water Pollution 2022-12-02

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A large container that receives wastewater from a house as part of a septic system.
A species that indicates whether or not disease-causing pathogens are likely to be present.
A group of microorganisms in the human intestines that can serve as an indicator species for potentially harmful microorganisms associated with contamination by sewage.
A component of a septic system, made up of underground pipes laid out below the surface of the ground.
Solid waste material from wastewater.
Toxic compound that can be found in rocks
Metal that can come from pipes
Human-made ponds lined with rubber built to handle large quantities of manure produced by livestock.
The contamination of streams, rivers, lakes, oceans, or groundwater with substances produced through human activities
A rapid increase or accumulation in the algal population of a waterway.
An illness-causing bacterium, virus, or parasite
an area of water with very low oxygen concentration
a diffuse area that produces pollution
A dramatic change in water temperature that can kill organisms.

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A distinct location from which pollution is directly produced.
Legislation that protects drinking water
if people are connected to a city sewer system, they probably have this to treat their wastewater
Nonchemical water pollution that occurs when human activities cause a substantial change in the temperature of water.
Toxic compound that is produced by the burning of coal (Planet)
legislation that protects surface waters
the second process in a sewage treatment plant
the maximum contaminant level
The amount of oxygen a quantity of water demands
Largest oil tanker spill
largest source of oil in the ocean

25 Clues: Largest oil tanker spill • the maximum contaminant level • Metal that can come from pipes • largest source of oil in the ocean • Solid waste material from wastewater. • a diffuse area that produces pollution • Legislation that protects drinking water • legislation that protects surface waters • Toxic compound that can be found in rocks • ...

Water Pollution Crossword 2022-12-01

Water Pollution Crossword crossword puzzle

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Ex.factory pumps waste into a nearby river
Ex.Sludge from sewage plants+ Garbage
Ex. Particles of sand, silt, and clay
Ex. waste from an entire farming community
Standard for water to classify as "safe", 77 elements
Combination of pipes and lawn carrying septage
Focus on chemical properties of surface H2O
Amount of oxygen consumed over a period of time
Sulfuric + nitric acid returns to earth
Used in rural areas to treat sewage
Ex. Fecal coliform bacteria
Massively polluted river in Brazil now cleaner
Where thousands of animals waste is kept
Uses evaporation to reduce water temp.

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Result of dramatic change in temperature
Interferes with dolphin communication
Causes an algal bloom
Nonchemical water pollution, temperature
An indicator of water quality
Harmful chemicals used to fuel rockets
Used to contain oil spills
1948, first legislation for water quality
Largest oil spill via tanker
Lethal compounds, used to create plastic
National standards for drinking H2O

25 Clues: Causes an algal bloom • Used to contain oil spills • Ex. Fecal coliform bacteria • Largest oil spill via tanker • An indicator of water quality • Used in rural areas to treat sewage • National standards for drinking H2O • Interferes with dolphin communication • Ex.Sludge from sewage plants+ Garbage • Ex. Particles of sand, silt, and clay • Harmful chemicals used to fuel rockets • ...

Water Pollution Crossword 2022-12-01

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man-made toxic products like pesticides
fatal dramatic change in water temperature
continent with the highest mercury emissions
metal that contaminates water through pipes
abundance of nutrients in a body of water
type of pollution that causes change in water temperature
man-made pond full of animal feces
method of cleaning up oil by temporary containing the spill
acids in precipitation that attach to soil, water, plants
water pollution law that focuses on what's at surface waters
where wastewater from rural homes go

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discarded materials that aren't toxic to organisms
name of tanker that caused huge oil spill from running into the Alaskan coast
industrial compound found in plastics known to cause cancer
very important organism that tells scientists if there are pathogens around
used to control waste in developed countries and more populated areas
an area with very little life and oxygen
high concentrations of this metal in ground and drinking water comes from rocks and Earth's crust
metal that contaminates water through human activities, especially burning of coal
naturally made toxic products like poisonous mushrooms
group of harmful chemicals like lead, arsenic, mercury
chemicals used to break up and disperse oil
the local factory that dumps their trash and waste into the nearby lake
used to filter septage
made up of a septic tank and leach field

25 Clues: used to filter septage • man-made pond full of animal feces • where wastewater from rural homes go • man-made toxic products like pesticides • an area with very little life and oxygen • made up of a septic tank and leach field • abundance of nutrients in a body of water • fatal dramatic change in water temperature • metal that contaminates water through pipes • ...

Water Pollution Crossword 2022-12-04

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Valdez Name of the ship which crashed and spilled oil in Alaska is __.
Poisonous mercury compound is known as __.
Contaminates water through the lining of pipes.
Standard established by EPA for safe drinking water also known as __.
Quick change in temperature of the water, potentially killing organisms in it.
Oxygen demand which varies among certain temperatures is called __.
Seep into groundwater naturally and also hold a high amount of Nitrogen and phosphorous.
__ occurs when an excess of elements enters a water stream.
Bacteria derived from animal fecal matter.
Human made and allows for waste to be dumped in.
Passed by legislation aiding in helping with cleaning water for recreation and marine populations.
Solid waste material from water is called __.
Found in high concentrations of tertiary consumers in aquatic ecosystems.

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Pollution from one distinct location
Zone lacking stable amounts of BOD leading to the death of organisms in them.
Contaminate soil where military rockets may be manufactured.
Acid accumulation on Earth as a result of rain or snow.
Specific form of coliform found in untreated wastewater.
Where the waste is collected in a septic system.
Water produced by humans and livestock is __.
Main element in fertilizers.
Compound is derived from plastic and is also used for insulation.
Occurs naturally in the Earth and leeches into groundwater.
One would use this sewage system if they lived in a rural area.

24 Clues: Main element in fertilizers. • Pollution from one distinct location • Poisonous mercury compound is known as __. • Bacteria derived from animal fecal matter. • Water produced by humans and livestock is __. • Solid waste material from water is called __. • Contaminates water through the lining of pipes. • Where the waste is collected in a septic system. • ...

Water Pollution Crossword 2022-12-05

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sold material
made up of pipes
a dramatic change
water produced by something
low life
used for homes in rural areas
rich water
human activities cause a change
amount of oxygen
chemicals
used to manufacture
supports protection

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fertility increase
safe drinking
a specific location
an area that produces something
micro organisms in intestines
contamination
rain and snow causes
layer
made by human activities
something that receives wastewater
type of species
bodies of water
a body of water

25 Clues: layer • low life • chemicals • rich water • sold material • safe drinking • contamination • type of species • bodies of water • a body of water • made up of pipes • amount of oxygen • a dramatic change • fertility increase • a specific location • used to manufacture • supports protection • rain and snow causes • made by human activities • water produced by something • micro organisms in intestines • ...

Science Crossword: Water 2025-05-27

Science Crossword: Water crossword puzzle

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Matter that absorbs thermal energy but does not change state or significantly increase in temperature
A river of ice, formed from snow accumulated over hundreds of years, that moves slowly downhill under the force of gravity
Water that seeps through soil and cracks in rock; source of water for underground springs and wells
A substance used to provide nutrients to plants, usually for the purpose of increasing crop production
An undesirable substance in a mixture
Water that contains feces and urine; also called “sewage”
An area from which all water drains downhill to a common destination
The change of state from a solid to a gas without first becoming a liquid
Solid or liquid water that falls to Earth’s surface
An area of flat land that is flooded when a river overflows its banks
The change of state from a gas to a solid without first becoming a liquid

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The process called in which organisms are used to remove contaminants from the environment
Not clear; containing tiny specks of sediment or other solid matter
Water that has been used for cooking, laundry, bathing, or similar tasks
A chemical substance used to kill animal pests; often used to kill insects that damage crop plants
A measure on how much thermal energy a particular object can store
artificially raising the temperature (for example, of water)
A large area of ice that permanently covers land
A chemical substance used to kill or slow the growth of certain plants; often used to kill weeds that compete with crop plants
A geological formation of loose rock or soil that is saturated with groundwater

20 Clues: An undesirable substance in a mixture • A large area of ice that permanently covers land • Solid or liquid water that falls to Earth’s surface • Water that contains feces and urine; also called “sewage” • artificially raising the temperature (for example, of water) • A measure on how much thermal energy a particular object can store • ...

Hannah.S- Water Systems 2026-01-25

Hannah.S- Water Systems crossword puzzle

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-What geographical features create boundaries?
-How can living near a large lake affect snowfall in winter?
-Role of trees in the water cycle?
-What is the term for underground water stored in rock and soil?
-Which Canadian city has a milder winter climate: Victoria or Timmins?
-What effect can large water surfaces have on storms?
-What trend have scientists observed in Arctic ice in recent decades?
-What is a watershed?
-How can changes in glacier size influence local water systems such as rivers and lakes?

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-What conditions cause glaciers and ice sheets to shrink?
-Main ocean watershed for Sault Ste. Marie?
-How do large bodies of water affect air temperatures in nearby regions?
-What is a glacial period?
-How can shrinking glaciers affect sea levels?
-What is a microclimate?
-What is heat capacity?
-How does adding fresh meltwater to the ocean affect salinity?
-Why does Victoria have a milder climate than Timmins?
-What conditions cause glaciers and ice sheets to grow?
-Pesticides affect communities by?

20 Clues: -What is a watershed? • -What is heat capacity? • -What is a microclimate? • -What is a glacial period? • -Role of trees in the water cycle? • -Pesticides affect communities by? • -Main ocean watershed for Sault Ste. Marie? • -What geographical features create boundaries? • -How can shrinking glaciers affect sea levels? • -What effect can large water surfaces have on storms? • ...

Chapter 14: WATER! 2025-12-17

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having spaces or pores that allow water or other substances to pass through
an area where surface water soaks into the ground and reaches an aquifer
the boundary between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation in an aquifer
landscaping using plants adapted to dry conditions
pollution that comes from many places over a large area
not allowing water or other substances to pass through
spongelike formation of rock, sand, or gravel that holds water
a network of connected streams and rivers
the buildup of salts in the surface layers of soil
all of the land area that supplies water to a particular river system
a channel dug into an aquifer to reach groundwater
process of removing salt from seawater; also called desalinization
pollution that comes from a specific location
an artificial lake where water for human use is stored
water that has been used in households, businesses, industries, or public facilities and drained or flushed down the pipes, as well as the polluted runoff from streets and storm drains

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a disease-causing organism
fresh water found below Earth’s surface
fresh water found on Earth’s surface
the process of moving water from its source to places where humans can use it
relatively pure water; water with few dissolved salts
rapid growth of algae in an area that can cover the surface of the water and block sunlight from reaching plants below
pollution of a body of water as a result of human activity; more specifically artificial nutrient enrichment
a method of wastewater disposal
a harmful algal bloom caused by algae that produce reddish pigments
water that flows over land and collects in a stream or river
an obstruction placed in a river or stream to block its flow

26 Clues: a disease-causing organism • a method of wastewater disposal • fresh water found on Earth’s surface • fresh water found below Earth’s surface • a network of connected streams and rivers • pollution that comes from a specific location • landscaping using plants adapted to dry conditions • the buildup of salts in the surface layers of soil • ...

Water Pollution Vocab 2026-02-25

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Anything dumped/sprayed on the surface or buried in the ground has the potential to pollute ground water
pre-use purification of water that occurs at a filtration and treatment plant
Protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment
bacteria that contaminate food or water and cause bloody diarrhea
bacteria and viruses in the water
"Potential of Hydrogen" is a logarithmic scale from 0 to 14 that measures the acidity or alkalinity of an liquid solution
A measure of how clear water is.
An increased concentration of a chemical within an organism over time
occurs when harmful chemicals are released into waterways
The use of Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources in ways that do not constrain resource use in the future.
The process where too many nutrients mainly nitrogen and phosphorus are added to bodies of water and can act like fertilizer causing excessive growth of algae.

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the process of improving the quality of waste water (sewage) to the point that it can be released into a body of water without seriously disrupting the aquatic environment causing health problems in humans or causing nuisance conditions
Pollution, pollution that comes from many sources rather than from a single specific site
Excessive amounts of soil particles that enter the water as a result of erosion
pollution that enters a body of water from a specific source
The increase in chemical concentration in animal tissues as the chemical moves up the food chain
Waste heat generated and put into waterways from power generation and cooling equipment for factories in their manufacturing process
The process of cleaning water by running it through different layers of rocks and chemicals
The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back
A microorganism that infects the digestive system. The most common water born disease
A microorganism that infects the digestive system. The most common water born disease

21 Clues: A measure of how clear water is. • bacteria and viruses in the water • occurs when harmful chemicals are released into waterways • pollution that enters a body of water from a specific source • Protecting and preserving natural resources and the environment • bacteria that contaminate food or water and cause bloody diarrhea • ...

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