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Water Science Activity Center

Opinion Surveys:

• Biggest water problem in the future?
• Vote for your favorite water body!
• How serious are these environmental problems?
• Water Shortage! How would you fix it?
• Where does the water cycle begin?

Challenge Questions:

• How many baths can you get from a rainstorm?
• How much water does a dripping faucet waste?
• How much water does it take to grow a hamburger?

True/False Quizes:

• Water properties
• Groundwater

Questionnaires:

• What kind of water do you drink at home?
• Where does your home drinking water come from?
• What is your daily home water use?

Where Does the Water Cycle Begin?

If I asked you where a bicycle wheel begins, you'd know that was a trick question. So, the mention of the word "cycle" in "water cycle" is a giveaway that the water cycle has no beginning or ending. But, if it did, where do YOU think it would begin. Make your choice from the list below and then see what others think.