Earth's Water Distribution

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97%

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water

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What are the three states of water that can exist on Earth?

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Solid ice, liquid water, gas (water vapor)

Front

What type of water is produced when glaciers melt?

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Freshwater

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What is the main source of salt water on Earth?

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Oceans and seas

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What is the significance of freshwater for human life?

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Essential for drinking, agriculture, and sanitation.

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How does water cycle through the environment?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is the term for the process of water turning into vapor?

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Evaporation

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What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid?

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Condensation