Location of Earth's Water

Which location has the most freshwater?

• Ice

• Ground water

• Rivers

• Lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which location has the least water on Earth?

• Ice

• Fresh groundwater

• Oceans

• Rivers and lakes

The image shows various stages in the water cycle. What driving force of the water cycle is in action at location Y in the diagram?

• radiation

• magnetism

• gravity

• friction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the land into streams, rivers, and lakes is called...

• accumulation

• runoff

• ground water

• surface water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The image shows various stages in the water cycle. At which stage is evaporation taking place?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

• lakes

• glaciers

• oceans

• rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which location contains the largest amount of Earth's water?

• Oceans

• Ice caps

• Groundwater

• Atmosphere

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 3%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where is the majority of Earth's freshwater stored?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following contains the least amount of Earth's water?

• Oceans

• Ice caps

• Groundwater

• Rivers and lakes