Watery Planet Mystery 1

Front

What type of water do rivers contain?

Back

Freshwater

Front

What type of water do lakes contain?

Back

Freshwater

Front

What type of water can humans consume (drink)?

Back

Freshwater

Front

What type of water do oceans contain?

Back

Saltwater

Front

Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

Back

In glaciers and icecaps

Front

What is the primary difference between freshwater and saltwater?

Back

Freshwater has a low concentration of salts, while saltwater has a high concentration of salts.

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

Back

About 2.5%.

Front

What are the main sources of freshwater?

Back

Rivers, lakes, glaciers, icecaps, and groundwater.

Front

What is the significance of glaciers and icecaps in the water cycle?

Back

They store a large portion of Earth's freshwater and release it slowly into rivers and lakes.

Front

How do human activities impact freshwater resources?

Back

Pollution, over-extraction, and climate change can deplete and contaminate freshwater sources.