Lakes and Ponds - Their Importance  in Our Lives
Bill Nye the Science Guy, Series # 405

Directions: Work together in your assigned group to complete the following worksheet. You may refer to your notes. You are encouraged to discuss your ideas thoroughly as a group.

1. What are the six ways in which a lake or pond can be created?

2. What are the different ways in which lakes and ponds effect the ecosystem?

3. What is the difference between a lake and a pond?

4. What is evaporation, and why is it important to lakes and ponds?

5. What is a water table and how does it impact a lake or pond?

6. What do you do at home that might impact your local water system in a negative way?  A positive way?

7. What is "pond scum" and what is its purpose in a pond?

8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of creating a man made lake?

9. What are different ways that you have used a lake or pond for personal recreation purposes?