Water Distribution

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What is the main component of Earth's water?

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Most of Earth's water is salt water.

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True or False: Most of Earth's freshwater is stored as groundwater and is available for us to use.

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False

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Where is most of Earth's fresh water found?

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Glaciers and ice caps.

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How many squares represent groundwater on a grid showing all freshwater on Earth?

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About 30 squares.

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What percentage of all water on Earth is freshwater?

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3%.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What are glaciers?

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Large masses of ice that form from compacted snow and store freshwater.

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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 difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains a high concentration of salt, while freshwater has low salt content.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as in rivers, lakes, and ponds.