Global Water Resources Worksheet

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🌊 Part 1: Water Resources Knowledge

1. Circle the correct answer: Which of these is a renewable water resource?

Fossil water in deep aquifers

Rainwater

Ancient ice sheets

Saltwater from mining

2. Tick all the forms of surface water:

Rivers

Groundwater

Lakes

Soil moisture

Dams

3. Match each water type to its correct definition by drawing lines:

Groundwater

Blue water

Green water

Grey water

Water stored in soil for plants

Used water that needs treatment

Surface water in rivers and lakes

Water stored underground in rocks

4. Fill in the blanks using these words: renewable, non-renewable, pollution, stewardship

Water is generally considered a _____________ resource because it cycles through evaporation and precipitation. However, some groundwater is _____________ when it takes thousands of years to replace. Human activities like _____________ can damage water quality, so we need good _____________ to protect these resources.

🗺️ Part 2: Global Water Distribution

5. Name three major oceans and their locations:

6. List two major rivers from different continents and explain why they are important water resources:

7. The Aral Sea has shrunk dramatically due to human activities. Circle the main cause:

Climate change only

Water diverted for irrigation

Natural evaporation

Increased rainfall

8. Extension Activity: Research and describe one example of successful water resource management from any country:

🌱 Part 3: Water Stewardship Reflection

9. As stewards of creation, explain three ways humans can protect global water resources:

10. Create a sentence using 'because', 'but', or 'so' to explain why water conservation is important:

11. Challenge Question: Predict what might happen to global water distribution patterns due to climate change and suggest one adaptation strategy:

Success Criteria Check: ✓ Can you classify water resources as renewable/non-renewable? ✓ Can you identify different forms of water resources? ✓ Can you locate major water resources globally? ✓ Can you use geographical terms correctly? ✓ Can you explain human impacts and stewardship responsibilities?

Global Water Resources Worksheet

Global Water Resources Worksheet

🌊 Part 1: Water Resources Knowledge

🗺️ Part 2: Global Water Distribution

🌱 Part 3: Water Stewardship Reflection

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