Water Distribution

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Which represents the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water

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The land area that supplies water to the river system is called a

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Watershed

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True or False: Roughly 97% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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False

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which source is the most abundant supply of liquid surface water that is not salty?

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Groundwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the term for the water cycle process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid?

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Condensation

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97% salt water

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What is the term for the area of land that drains into a river?

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Watershed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the primary source of freshwater for human use?

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Lakes and rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the process called when water from the ground is absorbed by plants?

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Transpiration