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Water Cycle and Catchments
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Water Cycle and Catchments
💧 Part 1: Water Cycle Knowledge
1. What is the main energy source that drives the water cycle?
Wind
The Sun
Gravity
Ocean currents
2. Which water cycle processes involve water changing from liquid to gas? (Select all that apply)
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
3. Fill in the blanks to complete the water cycle sequence:
Water evaporates from oceans and lakes → Water vapour rises and _____________ to form clouds → _____________ falls as rain or snow → Water flows as _____________ or soaks into soil as _____________.
4. Draw and label a simple water cycle diagram in the box below. Include: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
🏔️ Part 2: Catchments and Water Flow
5. What is a catchment area?
An area where water is stored in dams
An area of land where all surface water drains to a common outlet
A type of river system
A water treatment facility
6. Match the catchment features to their descriptions:
Tributary
Watershed
Floodplain
Reservoir
Artificial lake for water storage
Flat area beside a river that floods
Smaller stream flowing into a main river
Ridge dividing different catchments
7. List three natural factors that influence water availability in a region:
8. Explain how human activities can affect water flow in catchments. Give two examples:
🌍 Part 3: Water Distribution and Analysis
9. Why does water availability vary between different places around the world? Discuss at least three factors:
10. Extension Question: How might climate change affect the water cycle and catchment systems in Australia? Consider both positive and negative impacts:
11. Reflection: Why is understanding water cycles and catchments important for managing Australia's water resources?
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