Earth's Water

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True or False: Water is constantly being recycled because of the water cycle.

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True

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What represents the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water

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What percent of Earth's freshwater is available for humans to use?

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Less than 1%.

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Water that is suitable for human use is called--

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Potable water.

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Glaciers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.