Unit 8: Water Works

Theme 16: Every Drop Counts

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fresh- clean and safe to eat or drink

Fresh water is important to you and your family.

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careless- not careful and not paying attention

I made a few careless mistakes on my science test.

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amount- how much there is of something

The amount of food we have left will feed three people.

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critical- very important

Water is critical to desert animals.

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parched- very dry

The parched desert was very hot.

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drought- a long period of time with little or no rain

Plants and animals may not get enough water during a drought.

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