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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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Glaciers.

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Where is most of the solid water on Earth located?

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In Earth's polar regions.

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Is the total amount of water on Earth changing?

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No, the total amount of water on Earth stays the same.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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About 97%.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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About 3%.

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What are the three states of water found on Earth?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the primary source of freshwater for human use?

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Lakes and rivers.

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What happens to water in the water cycle?

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It evaporates, condenses, and precipitates.

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What is the term for water that is frozen?

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Ice.

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