Science Topic 3 Lessons 1-3

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What is the main source of water on Earth?

Back

The main source of water on Earth is the oceans.

Front

What type of water is found in oceans?

Back

Ocean water is salt water.

Front

How many glasses of water represent the ocean if 4 glasses represent all the water on Earth?

Back

3 glasses represent the ocean.

Front

What is a stream?

Back

A stream is a small body of flowing water that you can hike across.

Front

What is a river?

Back

A river is a larger body of flowing water than a stream.

Front

What is a plateau?

Back

A plateau is a flat elevated area of land.

Front

What is a canyon?

Back

A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often formed by river erosion.

Front

What is fresh water?

Back

Fresh water is water that has low concentrations of salt, found in lakes and rivers.

Front

What is salt water?

Back

Salt water is water that contains a high concentration of salt, found in oceans.

Front

What is the difference between fresh water and salt water?

Back

Fresh water has little to no salt, while salt water has a high concentration of salt.