Water Resources and Pollution

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97% of the world's water resources are found as?

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Salt water

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Most of the world's freshwater is found here?

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Glaciers

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What is pollution traced to a single point called?

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Point source pollution

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Overuse of water for irrigation may lead to?

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Lowering of Groundwater Level

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What refers to the amount of salt dissolved in seawater?

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Salinity

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What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?

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Glaciers and icecaps

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple sources and is not traceable to a single point.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the impact of deforestation on water resources?

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It can lead to increased runoff and reduced groundwater recharge.