Freshwater vs Saltwater

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What is the definition of freshwater?

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Naturally occurring water that is not salty.

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What is the definition of saltwater?

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Naturally occurring water that is salty.

Front

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

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71%.

Front

What percentage of the Earth's water is saltwater?

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97%.

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What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

Front

Name three bodies of water that are saltwater.

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Ocean, saltwater marshes, and some lakes.

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Name three bodies of water that are freshwater.

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Rain, streams, rivers, underground water, and frozen in glaciers.

Front

What is the largest body of saltwater on Earth?

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The ocean.

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What is an example of a freshwater lake?

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Lake Superior.

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What is the main difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater is not salty, while saltwater contains a high concentration of salt.