Water and Its Types Quiz

Where is most of the Earth's fresh water found?

• Oceans

• Glaciers and polar ice caps

• Saline lakes

• Rivers and lakes

What is the main reason humans cannot drink salt water?

• It is too cold

• It contains too much salt

• It is too hot

• It is too fresh

What is the term for bodies of water that store water?

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Reservoirs

• Lakes

Why do humans become more dehydrated when drinking salt water?

• It is too cold

• It contains salt

• It is too fresh

• It is too hot

What is the percentage of Earth's water found in saline lakes?

• 0.01%

• 0.76%

• 1.74%

• 96.54%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the term for water with very low amounts of salt?

• Saline water

• Fresh water

• Ocean water

• Groundwater

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

What percentage of Earth's water is in glaciers and polar ice caps?

• 0.76%

• 1.74%

• 96.54%

• 0.01%

What type of water is found in saline groundwater?

• Fresh water

• Saline water

• Ocean water

• Ice water

What is the percentage of Earth's water found in rivers and lakes combined?

• 0.01%

• 0.76%

• 1.74%

• 96.54%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

How many Earth systems does the Earth have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five