inspire science grade 5 unit 3 module 1 lesson 1

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What percentage of the water on Earth is saltwater?

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97.4 percent of the water on Earth is saltwater.

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What percentage of the world's water is salty ocean water?

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97% of the world's water is salty ocean water.

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Where is the majority of Earth's freshwater located?

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In ice caps and glaciers.

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Why is the conservation of freshwater important?

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Freshwater should be conserved because it is the only water that can be consumed by humans.

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What can be concluded about the percentage of ground ice and permafrost?

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The percentage of ground ice and permafrost is greater than any other source.

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What is freshwater?

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

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What is the main source of Earth's freshwater?

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The main source of Earth's freshwater is glaciers and ice caps.

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What is the significance of groundwater?

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Groundwater is a crucial source of freshwater for drinking and irrigation.

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What is permafrost?

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Permafrost is permanently frozen ground that contains a significant amount of freshwater.

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

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Less than 1 percent of Earth's freshwater is readily available for human and animal use.