Water on Earth

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What is the deepest body of water on Earth?

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The ocean is the deepest body of water on Earth.

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What type of water makes up almost all of the Earth's water?

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Almost all of the Earth's water is salt water.

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Where can we find water in a solid state on Earth?

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Water can be found in a solid state in glaciers.

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Where can water be found besides the atmosphere and on the surface of the Earth?

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Water can also be found underground.

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What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?

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Three percent of the Earth's water is fresh water.

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What is fresh water?

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Fresh water is water that has low concentrations of salts, found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is salt water?

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Salt water is water that contains a high concentration of salts, primarily found in oceans.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, containing frozen water.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.