NC Standards
EEn.2.3 Explain the structure and processes within the hydrosphere.
EEn.2.3.1 Explain how water is an energy agent (currents and heat transfer).
EEn.2.3.2 Explain how ground water and surface water interact.
EEn.2.3.1 • Explain how the density of ocean water is affected by temperature and how this results in major ocean currents distributing heat away from the equator toward the poles. • Explain how coastal climates are moderated by water (due to its high specific heat capacity) in comparison to inland climates.
EEn.2.3.2 • Illustrate the water cycle to explain the connection between groundwater and surface water, detailing how groundwater moves through the lithosphere. (Emphasize the processes of evaporation and infiltration in the conceptual diagram of the hydrologic cycle.) • Explain river systems including NC river basins, aquifers, and watersheds. • Explain how flood events might be affected by groundwater levels. Essential Standard and Clarifying Objectives
EEn.2.4 Evaluate how humans use water.
EEn.2.4.1 Evaluate human influences on freshwater availability.
EEn.2.4.2 Evaluate human influences on water quality in North Carolina’s river basins, wetlands and tidal environments.
En.2.4.1 • Explain various water uses by humans and evaluate for benefits and consequences of use (ex. wells, aquifer depletion, dams and dam removal, agriculture, recreation). • Explain consequences of aquifer depletion including subsidence and salt-water intrusion on the coast. • Evaluate the effects of population growth on potable water resources. Infer future effects.
EEn.2.4.2 • Evaluate issues of ground and surface water pollution, wetland and estuary degradation, and salt water intrusion. • Analyze how drinking water and wastewater treatment systems impact quantity and quality of potable water. • Evaluate water quality of NC streams (chemical, physical properties, biotic index). • Analyze non-point source pollution and effects on water quality (sedimentation, stormwater runoff, naturally and human induced occurrences of arsenic in groundwater). • Evaluate conservation measures to maximize quality and quantity of available freshwater resources
EEn.2.3.1 Explain how water is an energy agent (currents and heat transfer).
EEn.2.3.2 Explain how ground water and surface water interact.
EEn.2.3.1 • Explain how the density of ocean water is affected by temperature and how this results in major ocean currents distributing heat away from the equator toward the poles. • Explain how coastal climates are moderated by water (due to its high specific heat capacity) in comparison to inland climates.
EEn.2.3.2 • Illustrate the water cycle to explain the connection between groundwater and surface water, detailing how groundwater moves through the lithosphere. (Emphasize the processes of evaporation and infiltration in the conceptual diagram of the hydrologic cycle.) • Explain river systems including NC river basins, aquifers, and watersheds. • Explain how flood events might be affected by groundwater levels. Essential Standard and Clarifying Objectives
EEn.2.4 Evaluate how humans use water.
EEn.2.4.1 Evaluate human influences on freshwater availability.
EEn.2.4.2 Evaluate human influences on water quality in North Carolina’s river basins, wetlands and tidal environments.
En.2.4.1 • Explain various water uses by humans and evaluate for benefits and consequences of use (ex. wells, aquifer depletion, dams and dam removal, agriculture, recreation). • Explain consequences of aquifer depletion including subsidence and salt-water intrusion on the coast. • Evaluate the effects of population growth on potable water resources. Infer future effects.
EEn.2.4.2 • Evaluate issues of ground and surface water pollution, wetland and estuary degradation, and salt water intrusion. • Analyze how drinking water and wastewater treatment systems impact quantity and quality of potable water. • Evaluate water quality of NC streams (chemical, physical properties, biotic index). • Analyze non-point source pollution and effects on water quality (sedimentation, stormwater runoff, naturally and human induced occurrences of arsenic in groundwater). • Evaluate conservation measures to maximize quality and quantity of available freshwater resources
Vocabulary
Evaporation
Water table
Surface water
Transpiration
Infiltration
Groundwater
Runoff
Point source pollution
Non-point source pollution
Condensation
Precipitation
Well
Zone of aeration
Zone of saturation
Aquifer
Unconfined aquifer
Aquitard
Aquiclude
Recharge area
Artesian well
Cone of depression
River basin
Watershed
Water table
Surface water
Transpiration
Infiltration
Groundwater
Runoff
Point source pollution
Non-point source pollution
Condensation
Precipitation
Well
Zone of aeration
Zone of saturation
Aquifer
Unconfined aquifer
Aquitard
Aquiclude
Recharge area
Artesian well
Cone of depression
River basin
Watershed
Hydrosphere Review Games
The Water Project
The Water Cycle
Learning Targets
I can illustrate the water cycle.
I can explain that water is an energy agent.
I can explain that water is an energy agent.
Ground and Surface Water
Learning Targets
I can illustrate and explain the connection between the water cycle, ground and surface water.
ground_water.ppt | |
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River Basins
Learning Targets
I can explain river systems including NC river basins, aquifers, and watersheds.
NC River Basins
History and Future of Water in NC
El Nino & La Nina
El Nino Explained
My NASA Data Live
Human Impact on the Hydrosphere
Learning Targets
I can evaluate how humans use water.
I can evaluate human influences on water quality.
I can evaluate human influences on water quality.
water_pollution.ppt | |
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Clean Water for America
Were you aware such contamination was taking place?
Were you already familiar with the Clean Water Rule of 2015?
Do you agree with the rule or think it needs to be removed?
Were you already familiar with the Clean Water Rule of 2015?
Do you agree with the rule or think it needs to be removed?