Water on Earth

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What percentage of the Earth's water supply is saltwater?

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97%

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What type of water can humans consume?

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Freshwater

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What percentage of the Earth's water supply is freshwater?

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3%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does 'salinity' refer to in a body of water?

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The amount of salt in a body of water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Is it true that keeping the water running while brushing your teeth wastes a lot of water?

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True

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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Rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4