Water Sources Review

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What are the two main sources of freshwater that make up 30% and 69% in the graph?

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Groundwater and Glaciers

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Glaciers

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What does the word 'conserve' mean?

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To save

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What percent of Earth is covered in saltwater?

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97%

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Why do oceans play such a large part in the water cycle?

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They make up most of Earth's surface.

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What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?

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Glaciers

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is found underground in soil and rock layers.

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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.

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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains a high concentration of salt, while freshwater has low salt content.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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