Distribution of Earth's Fresh Water

Front

Look at the bar chart of the distribution of Earth's fresh water. Which of the following is supported by the information in the bar chart? Most surface water is in lakes. The oceans contain all of Earth's water. Rivers contain more water than swamps do. The water in glaciers is considered ground water.

Back

Most surface water is in lakes.

Front

Look at the diagram of fresh water availability in the world. Which two of the following can be determined from the information in the diagram? Reservoirs hold the most fresh water. Most available fresh water is in aquifers. The majority of the fresh water is frozen. There is more fresh water than seawater. Rivers have the second-most fresh water.

Back

Most available fresh water is in aquifers.

Front

Most of Earth's freshwater is [a], and most of Earth's surface freshwater is found in [b].

Back

frozen, lakes

Front

How much of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

Back

3/4

Front

Use evidence from the student's research to determine which diagram best represents an example of the atmosphere causing changes to the geosphere.

Back

A

Front

Select an interaction between the hydrosphere and biosphere that the student can add to the diagram: trees located along the lake, fish swimming in the stream, grass growing near the ocean, birds flying above the rain clouds.

Back

fish swimming in the stream

Front

Use evidence from the student's research to determine which diagram best represents an example of the atmosphere causing changes to the geosphere.

Back

A

Front

Select an interaction between the hydrosphere and biosphere that the student can add to the diagram: trees located along the lake, fish swimming in the stream, grass growing near the ocean, birds flying above the rain clouds.

Back

fish swimming in the stream

Front

Use evidence from the student's research to determine which diagram best represents an example of the atmosphere causing changes to the geosphere.

Back

B

Front

Interaction between the hydrosphere and biosphere that can be added to the diagram: fish swimming in the stream

Back

fish swimming in the stream