Distribution of Water on Earth

Where is most of Earth's water located?

• lakes

• ice caps

• rivers

• oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How much of the Earth surface is covered by water?

• 97%

• 3%

• 71%

• 25%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Approximately what percent of Earth water is salt water?

• 79%

• 97%

• 70%

• 3%

Only 3% of water on Earth is fresh water. About 2% of that water is not available for human consumption because

• It is frozen

• It is polluted

• It is salty

• It is in the aquifer

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?

• 97%

• 71%

• 50%

• 3%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the percentage of saltwater on the Earth?

• 97%

• 71%

• 50%

• 3%

What percent of Earth water is readily available for use?

• 97%

• 1%

• 55%

• 71%

Where is underground water stored?

• with surface water

• moving with runoff

• in an aquifer

• in the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What percent of Earth water is found in glaciers and ice caps?

• 2%

• 3%

• 71%

• 97%

Which is in correct order from largest to smallest

• oceans, lakes and rivers, glaciers, groundwater

• ground water, glaciers, ocean, rivers and lakes

• rivers and lakes, ocean, groundwater, glaciers

• ocean, glaciers, groundwater, rivers and lakes