Exit Ticket: Water Distribution

Most of Earth's surface is covered with water. Only 2.5% of Earth's global water is freshwater. Of all the fresh water on Earth, 78% is frozen. Where is most of Earth's water found?

• oceans

• lakes

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Where are most of the Earth's freshwater located?

• in rivers and streams

• in ice caps and glaciers

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Which pie chart shows the relative proportions of Earth's water in each location?

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The graph shows the distribution of water on Earth's surface. What can be concluded from this image?

• Most of the the water available on Earth is drinkable.

• Most of the water available on earth is not drinkable

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Approximately what percent of earth water is saltwater?

• 89%

• 97%

What percent of Earth's fresh water is available for humans to use?

• 3%

• less than 1%

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The total amount of water on Earth is constantly changing.

• True

• False

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Which represents the distribution of water on Earth?

• 3% freshwater, 97% salt water

• 97% freshwater, 3% salt water

The diagram shows the distribution of water on Earth. Which source is the most abundant supply of liquid surface water that is not salty?

• oceans

• lakes

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The graphic shows that only 3% of the Earth's water is freshwater. The graphic also shows that of this 3%, almost all of it is contained in two reservoirs. What are the two reservoirs that contain almost all of Earth's freshwater?

• glaciers and groundwater

• marshes and swamps

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