Water Distribution

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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What are the three states of water that can exist on Earth?

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Solid ice, liquid water, and gas (water vapor).

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Is the total amount of water on Earth constant?

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Yes, the total amount of water on Earth stays the same.

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What type of water can humans consume?

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Freshwater.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that fills space between rocks of Earth.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97%.

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Can water exist in all three states at the same time?

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Yes, water can exist as solid, liquid, and gas simultaneously under certain conditions.

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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Rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

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What happens to water during the process of evaporation?

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Water changes from liquid to gas (water vapor).

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