The amount of water on Earth that is SALT water
Hydrosphere Review

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1.
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97% of the Earth's water is salt water.
2.
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How clear or cloudy the water is
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Turbidity refers to how clear or cloudy the water is.
3.
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When the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in line, what is this phenomenon called?
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This phenomenon is called a spring tide, which causes stronger tidal forces.
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What type of water is the densest and would therefore sink to the bottom, causing a thermohaline current?
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Salty, cold water is the densest and sinks, causing thermohaline currents.
5.
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What is a body of water that is a mix between fresh and saltwater?
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An estuary is a body of water that is a mix between fresh and saltwater.
6.
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What is the primary source of Earth's freshwater?
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The primary source of Earth's freshwater is glaciers and ice caps.
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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?
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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.
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