Water on Earth

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

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3% freshwater : 97% saltwater

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Why is so much freshwater unavailable for human use?

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It is frozen.

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Where is less than 0.5% of all the freshwater on Earth found?

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in rivers and lakes.

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Where is most of the Earth’s water found?

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in oceans.

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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over 70%.

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What type of water is primarily found in glaciers?

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freshwater.

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What is the main source of saltwater on Earth?

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oceans.

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What is the largest reservoir of freshwater on Earth?

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glaciers and ice caps.

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What is an aquifer?

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A geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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condensation.