Distribution of Water on Earth

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Where is most of Earth's water located?

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Most of Earth's water is located in the oceans.

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Which of these is not a source of fresh water: rivers, lakes, or oceans?

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Oceans are not a source of fresh water.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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About 97.5% of Earth's water is salt water.

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What are the two main sources of fresh water?

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The two main sources of fresh water are glaciers and groundwater.

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What is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth?

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The largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth is found in glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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The process is called condensation.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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The term is the water cycle.

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What is the main difference between salt water and fresh water?

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The main difference is the concentration of salt; fresh water has a low salt concentration, while salt water has a high salt concentration.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.

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What role do glaciers play in the Earth's water distribution?

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Glaciers store a significant amount of the Earth's fresh water.