Distribution of Earth's Water

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What is the primary source of Earth's water?

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The primary source of Earth's water is the oceans, which contain about 97% of the planet's water.

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What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

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Approximately 97% of Earth's water is saltwater.

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What is the term for the water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers?

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Groundwater.

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the term for the underground layers of rock that hold water?

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Aquifers.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Approximately 3%.

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What is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface to the atmosphere and back?

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The water cycle.

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What is the significance of aquifers in the water supply?

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Aquifers are crucial for providing freshwater for drinking, irrigation, and other uses.

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What is the term for the water that flows over the surface of the ground?

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Surface water.