List three states in which water can exist.

Solid (ice), liquid (water), gas (water vapor)

True or False: Water is essential for photosynthesis in plants.

True

Why is water referred to as a natural air conditioner for the Earth?

Water helps regulate the temperature of the Earth.

Riddle: I can exist as ice, water, or vapor, and without me, life cannot flourish. What am I?

Water

What is one way plants use water to survive?

Plants soak up water through their roots and use it for photosynthesis.

True or False: The human body is made up of about 80% water.

False. The human body is made up of about 60% water.

Quantifying water usage involves keeping track of how much water we use for ___ and what purposes.

Various activities

What are the main uses of water in daily life?

Water is used for drinking, cooking, bathing, watering plants, washing clothes, and in industrial processes.

Fill in the blank: Saving water is crucial because it ensures there is enough for everyone, protects ecosystems, saves energy and money, and prepares us for ___ as the population grows.

The future

True or False: Groundwater is always easily accessible without any drilling.

False. Groundwater is accessed by drilling wells deep into the ground.

What is the process called that converts salty ocean water into fresh water?

Desalination

Riddle: I am found in rivers and lakes, and I can be treated for drinking. What am I?

Surface water

List two advantages of collecting rainwater.

Rainwater collection reduces demand on other water sources and provides an alternative supply for irrigation and non-drinking purposes.

Fill in the blank: Surface water includes rivers, lakes, and ___ which are collected and treated for drinking.

Reservoirs

True or False: A shorter glass can hold more water than a taller glass if both are filled to the brim.

False, the taller glass can hold more water.