Fresh and Salt Water Systems

LEARNING OUTCOMES:  
I CAN:

  • Describe the water cycle in detail, using scientific terminology.
  • Describe the hydrology of Alberta and how it affects landforms
  • Recognize the many different ways humans and other organisms rely on water.
  • Explain how water quality is measured
  • Identify factors that affect water quality
  • Describe the hydrology of the world’s oceans
  • Explain how a glacier forms 
  • Describe how currents and waves can bring changes to shorelines and climates around the world.
  • Explain bioaccumulation and how this process can negatively affect organisms in the ecosystem
  • Explain how organisms are adapted to living in the world’s water systems

In class Assignments/Lessons
Earths Water ppt.
Water Around The World ppt.
The Water Cycle ppt. 

Review

Jeopardy Review

Review Package
Review Package KEY

Practice Test 1
Practice Test 1 KEY
Online Practice Test


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