Water Distribution

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What is a reservoir?

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A lake that stores water for human use.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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Where does runoff end up?

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Runoff can end up in ponds, streams, rivers, or all of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Most of the freshwater is found in glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Where is most of the Earth's water located?

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Most of the Earth's water is in salty oceans.

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What is the main source of freshwater for human use?

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Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5