Water on Earth

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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in glaciers and icecaps

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Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water. True or False?

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True

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Oceans are freshwater or saltwater?

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Saltwater

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Why do we need to conserve water?

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It is a limited resource.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the amount of salt in a body of water.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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About 2.5%.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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