Water on Earth

Front

What is an example of salt water?

Back

An ocean.

Front

What is the underground reservoir that holds groundwater called?

Back

An aquifer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of water can humans safely drink?

Back

Fresh water.

Front

Is groundwater found in aquifers salt water or fresh water?

Back

Fresh water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

What is the percent ratio of freshwater to saltwater on Earth?

Back

3% freshwater : 97% saltwater.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is freshwater?

Back

Water that contains low concentrations of dissolved salts.

Front

What is saltwater?

Back

Water that contains high concentrations of dissolved salts, primarily found in oceans.

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

A geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

Back

Approximately 3%.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

Back

Approximately 97%.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4