Where Water Is Found

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1

Read Chen’s field trip report. What places had water?

In rivers, streams, and creeks

In oceans, rivers, and lakes

In forests, mountains, and deserts

In clouds, rain, and storms

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, the field trip report mentions water in oceans, rivers, and lakes. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found on Earth, listing oceans, rivers, and lakes as the locations with water from the report. Choice B represents a common error, which happens when students name landforms without water instead of actual water locations. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

2

Maya saw puddles after rain and a pond in the park. Where did she see water?

In a puddle only

In puddles and a pond

In a swing and a slide

In cups and water bottles

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, Maya saw puddles after rain and a pond in the park. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found on Earth, listing puddles and a pond which are actual water locations she saw. Choice D represents a common error type, which happens when students confuse man-made containers with natural locations where water is found on Earth. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

3

Chen saw a huge ocean and a flowing river. Where is water found?

In rain and lightning

In oceans and rivers

In cups and bathtubs

In forests and deserts

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, Chen saw a huge ocean and a flowing river. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found on Earth, listing oceans and rivers which are actual water locations. Choice C represents a common error type, which happens when students confuse man-made containers with natural locations where water is found on Earth. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

4

Amir saw a spring where underground water came up. Where is water found?

In thunder and wind

Underground and in rivers

In toys and backpacks

In mountains and sand

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, Amir saw a spring where underground water came up, implying rivers as well. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found on Earth, listing underground and rivers which are actual water locations. Choice B represents a common error type, which happens when students list things that contain water rather than where water is found on Earth. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

5

Read Jamal’s nature walk notes. Where did he see water?

In the ocean only

In cups, bottles, and sinks

In mountains, rocks, and sand

In the ocean, river, and lake

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, the nature walk notes describe seeing water in an ocean, a river, and a lake. Choice B is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found on Earth, listing the ocean, river, and lake as the specific locations observed during the walk. Choice A represents a common error, which happens when students confuse man-made containers for water with natural locations where water is found on Earth. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

6

Read Marcus’s notes. Which water place is the biggest?

Pond, puddle, and stream

Forest, desert, and hill

Cup, sink, and bathtub

Ocean, pond, and puddle

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, the notes mention an ocean, pond, and puddle, with the ocean being the biggest. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found on Earth, and among them, the ocean is the largest water body noted. Choice C represents a common error, which happens when students confuse household items with natural water locations. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

7

Read Maya’s observations. Which place has still water?

River, stream, and creek

Mountain, hill, and valley

Cup, bottle, and bowl

Lake, pond, and marsh

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, the observations include places with still water like a lake, pond, and marsh. Choice B is correct because it accurately identifies places where still water is found on Earth, listing lake, pond, and marsh as non-moving water bodies. Choice A represents a common error, which happens when students confuse moving water bodies with still ones. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).

8

Read Yuki’s notes. Where is water found under the ground?

In clouds, rain, and wind

In cups, bottles, and jars

In mountains, deserts, and rocks

In wells, springs, and soil

Explanation

This question tests 2nd grade knowledge of where water is found on Earth (NGSS 2-ESS2-3: Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid). Water is found in many places on Earth. Large water bodies include oceans (huge salt water covering most of Earth), rivers (moving water flowing in paths), and lakes (still water surrounded by land). Small water bodies include ponds (small lakes), streams or creeks (small rivers), and puddles (tiny amounts on ground). Water is also found underground (in soil and rocks), frozen in glaciers and ice caps in cold regions, and in wetlands where land is very wet with standing water. In this scenario, the notes describe underground water in wells, springs, and soil. Choice A is correct because it accurately identifies places where water is found underground on Earth, listing wells, springs, and soil as sources of groundwater. Choice C represents a common error, which happens when students confuse household containers with natural underground water locations. To help students learn where water is found: Show photos or videos of different water bodies (ocean, river, lake, pond, stream). Use a map or globe to point out major water locations. Create a chart with 'Places Water is Found' and list examples students observe in their community (pond at park, stream in woods, water from well). Take walks to observe local water bodies. Emphasize that water is found in many places on Earth, not just one. Compare sizes (ocean huge, pond small). Watch for students who only think of water in one place (like ocean) or confuse water containers (bottles) with natural water locations (rivers, lakes).