Chapter 7.2
Discover Amazing Water Systems That Shape Our World
You will explore rivers, lakes, watersheds, and hidden groundwater that create the landscapes around you.
What You'll Learn
You learn how rivers flow from mountains to oceans.
You discover watersheds collect water into same destination areas.
You explore Great Lakes as largest freshwater system worldwide.
You understand groundwater and aquifers provide hidden water resources.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify major rivers, watersheds, and their water collection.
2
You explain how Great Lakes connect to Atlantic Ocean.
3
You describe wetlands, glaciers, and groundwater storage systems.
Why This Matters
You need to understand water systems because they provide the fresh water essential for all life and shape the landscapes where you live.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Water Systems
Watersheds
Rivers
Groundwater
Freshwater
OH Curriculum Aligned
