Our Planet: Fresh Water

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What is fresh water?

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Fresh water is water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts (salinity) and is found in rivers, lakes, and streams.

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Where do Alaskan brown bears wait for salmon?

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At the waterfalls.

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What percent of Earth's fresh water is easily accessible?

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1%.

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How do capybaras detect jaguars?

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They use acute hearing and can hear the noisy footfall of the jaguar.

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What do floodwaters create for freshwater fish?

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The planet's greatest breeding grounds for freshwater fish.

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What is a major threat to fish in lakes?

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Global temperature rise is reducing the oxygenated layer of water.

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What is the importance of wetlands?

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Wetlands provide habitat for wildlife, help filter pollutants, and store floodwaters.

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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 role do trees play in the water cycle?

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Trees absorb water from the ground and release it into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration.

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What is the main source of fresh water for humans?

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Rivers, lakes, and groundwater.