Water and Earth's Processes

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Approximately what percentage of Earth's water is SALT water?

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97 %

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Water that falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet or hail is called

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precipitation

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The total amount of water on Earth

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stays about the same

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Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers is called

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groundwater

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The three steps of the water cycle are...

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evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

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Salinity is the measure of which of these in water? Options: carbon dioxide, oxygen, dissolved salts, sand

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dissolved salts

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During the water cycle, when water vapor changes to liquid water, it is called

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condensation/cloud formation

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Why is about 60% of Earth's freshwater not available for man's use?

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It is frozen.

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What is the original source of energy for the water cycle?

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sun

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Most of Earth's freshwater is in the form of:

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ice