Water on Earth

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What type of water can humans drink?

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Freshwater

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What is groundwater?

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Water that fills space between rocks of Earth.

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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In glaciers and icecaps.

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Why do we need to conserve water?

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It is a limited resource.

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What type of water do rivers contain?

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Freshwater.

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What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?

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Glaciers and icecaps.

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What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

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Evaporation.

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth, such as rain or snow.

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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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What is saltwater?

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Water that contains a high concentration of salt, found in oceans.