Water Quiz

Which statement best describes freshwater?

• Freshwater is water only found in the atmosphere.

• Freshwater is water found in the oceans.

• Freshwater is water found only underground.

• Freshwater is water found in lakes, rivers and streams.

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What percentage of the Earth is covered with water?

• 71%

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

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Where is most freshwater on Earth located?

• Most of Earth's freshwater is found in lakes, rivers and streams.

• Most of Earth's freshwater is found in snow, ice caps and glaciers.

• Most of Earth's freshwater is found in the oceans and seas.

• Most of Earth's freshwater is found in groundwater.

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What percentage of ALL WATER on Earth is saltwater?

• 20%

• 3%

• 97%

• 84%

What percentage of freshwater is available for us to use?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 10%

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What percentage of freshwater is located in glaciers and ice caps?

• 1%

• 2%

• 4%

• 20%

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Which one shows the correct amount of water on Earth from LARGEST to SMALLEST?

• Glaciers, groundwater, oceans

• Oceans, groundwater, glaciers

• Oceans, glaciers, groundwater

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Which statement is true?

• About 70% of Earth’s surface is covered in water

• About 30% of Earth’s surface is covered in water

• Freshwater makes up about 90% of Earth’s surface

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Only 3% of Earth’s water is freshwater. About 60% is not available for us to use. Why is this?

• It is groundwater

• It is frozen in glaciers

• It is polluted water

What does a hydrothermal vent add to the oceans?

• Freshwater

• Minerals (Salts)

• Sea Creatures

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