Hydrosphere

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What percentage of the Earth's total water is freshwater?

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3%

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What percentage of the Earth's freshwater is found in glaciers and ice caps?

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70% (or 70/100)

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Is a river an example of saltwater?

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False

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Is there more saltwater on Earth than freshwater?

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True

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What is condensation?

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The cooling of water in the atmosphere; where vapor changes from gas back to a liquid.

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What is the primary source of Earth's freshwater?

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Glaciers, ice caps, and groundwater.

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What is the main component of the hydrosphere?

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Water in all its forms (liquid, solid, gas).

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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains a higher concentration of dissolved salts, primarily sodium chloride, while freshwater has a low concentration of salts.

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What role do oceans play in the hydrosphere?

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Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth's surface and are the largest reservoir of saltwater.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.