Measuring Up Lesson 19

Which of the following is not an example of a reservoir?

• River

• Prairie

• Stream

• Glacier

Study the data table. Volume is the amount of space a liquid occupies. One cubic mile is one mile wide, one mile long, and one mile tall. Based on the information in the graph, which water source is the highest percentage of fresh water?

• Oceans, seas, and bays

• Ice caps, glaciers, and permanent snow

• Groundwater

• Ground ice and permafrost

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Which statement regarding the data in the table is true?

• Saltwater is found in groundwater.

• Lakes contain more of the planet’s water than rivers.

• Soil moisture makes up fifty percent of all freshwater.

• Ice caps, glaciers, and permanent snow are the largest water source.

Study the graph. Which statement about this graph is correct?

• Humans can use and drink most of the water on the planet.

• Over three percent of the water on Earth is usable by humans.

• Less than three percent of the water on Earth is usable by humans.

• Saltwater and freshwater are evenly distributed around the planet.

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Study the table. What is the volume of groundwater that is saltwater?

• 321,003,271 cubic miles

• 5,845,234 cubic miles

• 3,087,677 cubic miles

• 2,526,281 cubic miles