Freshwater

Front

What is the difference between ponds and lakes?

Back

Ponds have no outlet, while lakes drain through a river or stream.

Front

True or False: The oceans contain the majority of water on Earth.

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for all of the land drained by a river system?

Back

Watersheds.

Front

Which of the following is not a function of freshwater lakes, ponds, or reservoirs?

Back

Haven for marine wildlife.

Front

How much of the water that covers Earth is freshwater?

Back

About 3%.

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet.

Front

What role do freshwater lakes play in urban communities?

Back

They serve as a source of drinking water.

Front

What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?

Back

Glaciers and ice caps.

Front

What is the significance of wetlands?

Back

Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife and help filter pollutants.

Front

How do human activities impact freshwater resources?

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Pollution, overuse, and habitat destruction can degrade freshwater quality.