Humans and the Hydrosphere: Protecting Earth's Water Sources

by Ava Sawyer

Overview

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth-from glaciers and ice to rivers and oceans. People use water every day. This title asks the question, how much do you use? Readers will learn how humans use water, how humans positively and negatively affect water, and how to protect the water supply. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496640833
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Humans and Our Planet
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What is the Hydrosphere? 4

Chapter 2 People and the Hydrosphere 8

Chapter 3 How People Use Surface Water 10

Chapter 4 How People Use Groundwater 14

Chapter 5 Overconsumption 18

Chapter 6 Pollution 20

Chapter 7 How Can Humans Help? 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Easy-to-read text and clear photos make a complex topic accessible for readers. Common Core writing prompts encourage reflection and analysis of text. Includes timeline of topic-related events. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.