Fresh & Saltwater Systems

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What is a predictable, yearly change in an ecosystem called?

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Seasonal change

Front

Which statement is NOT true about glaciers?

Back

They don't affect the land around them.

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How can all the water on Earth be categorized?

Back

Freshwater and saltwater.

Front

What is the percentage of the world's water that is freshwater?

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3%.

Front

What is the main impact of human activities on the water supply?

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Negative impacts such as pollution.

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What are the two main types of water systems?

Back

Freshwater systems and saltwater systems.

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What is an example of a freshwater system?

Back

Lakes, rivers, and streams.

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What is an example of a saltwater system?

Back

Oceans.

Front

What is the significance of glaciers in the freshwater supply?

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They contain vast amounts of freshwater.

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What happens to glaciers as a result of climate change?

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They are melting and may eventually disappear.