Water Distribution

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What happens to ice caps when the Sun's energy increases?

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The ice will become water, then the water will become vapor.

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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 percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97%.

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Why is Earth referred to as 'The Blue Planet'?

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Most of Earth is covered in water, causing it to appear blue from space.

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What are the two main reservoirs of Earth's fresh water?

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Glaciers and groundwater.

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What is freshwater?

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Water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts, making it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

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What is salt water?

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Water that contains a high concentration of dissolved salts, primarily found in oceans.

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How much of Earth's water is available for human use?

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Less than 1% of Earth's total water is accessible for human use.

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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 evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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