Oceans, Lakes and Rivers

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What is a well?

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A well is a structure created to access groundwater, which is water found underground in cracks and spaces between rocks and soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What type of water is found in rivers?

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Rivers contain freshwater, which is water that is not salty and is suitable for drinking and irrigation.

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What type of water do farmers use to grow food?

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Farmers use fresh water to irrigate crops and support agricultural activities.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water that is surrounded by land on all sides.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found in the cracks and spaces between rocks and soil beneath the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of salts, while saltwater contains high concentrations of salts, like that found in oceans.

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What is an ocean?

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An ocean is a vast body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of freshwater that usually empties into an ocean, lake, or another river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a stream?

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A stream is a small, flowing body of freshwater that is smaller than a river.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, formed from compacted snow.

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