8.E.1.1 Water Distribution

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What is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth?

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Most of the fresh water on Earth is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.

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How does the total amount of water in the hydrosphere change over time?

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The total amount of water in the hydrosphere remains the same over time, but changes form due to the water cycle.

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Where is most of Earth's water located?

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Most of Earth's water is located in the oceans.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is land that water flows over and through, collecting into rivers and streams.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is all the water that runs off the surface of the land and washes into rivers, streams, and other waterways.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

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About 97% of Earth's water is saltwater, primarily found in oceans.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in aquifers.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.