Grade 5

How to Protect Water Quality Outside the House

Doing it right Doing it wrong Few trees are cut down away from streams Many trees are cut down close ...
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/ Grade 5, Shorter Showers, Water, Water Wise Plants

The Importance of Wetlands

Why are wetlands so important? ·      Its sponge-like quality allows water to be returned to the ground during dry periods. Wetlands supports ...
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/ Filter, Grade 5, Prevents Floods, Sponge, Supports Life, Water

Water and Animals

Plants and animals have adapted to live without water for short times. Animals with water saving adaptations:       ...
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/ Adaptations, Evaporation, Grade 5, Insulating, Reflects Heat, Water

Water as a Basic Need

In nature water is never wasted, but forms part of a cycle called the Water Cycle or Hydro-logical Cycle. You have done the Water ...
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/ Grade 5, Hydrological Cycle, Photosynthesis, Reproduction, Water

What is a River System?

Every river is part of a larger system—a watershed, which is the land drained by a river and its tributaries ...
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/ Grade 5, Meander, River Mouth, Source, Tributary, Water