Uses of Water For Flora, Fauna and People Flashcards
1
Q
Impact of ocean on global temp.
% of Earth’s surface occupied by ocean?
A
Oceans moderate temp by absorbing heat, storing it then releasing it slowly
71%
2
Q
What % of all living organisms is made up by water?
A
65-95%
3
Q
How do plants use water?
A
Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Used to maintain their rigidity and to transport mineral nutrients from the soil
4
Q
One way that animals/ humans use water
A
It is the medium used for all chemical reactions in the body e.g. circulation of oxygen
5
Q
How do humans use water to cool down?
A
Sweating
6
Q
How do fur covered mammals, reptiles and birds use water to cool down?
A
Panting
7
Q
How is water used as an economic resource?
A
Irrigation, steel making, recreational activities, generating electricity etc.
