Earth's Water

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How much of the Earth's water is saltwater?

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

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3% of the Earth's water is freshwater.

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How much of the available freshwater is accessible for drinking?

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Only 1% of the available freshwater is accessible for drinking.

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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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Where does most of our drinking water come from?

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Most of our drinking water comes from precipitation that collects in rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

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What does it mean to conserve water?

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To conserve water means to save water and use it wisely to prevent waste.

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What are the main sources of freshwater?

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The main sources of freshwater include rivers, lakes, glaciers, and underground aquifers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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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, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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