8.E.2. Hydrosphere

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What is a watershed?

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Land that water flows over and through.

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Where is most of the Earth's water located?

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Oceans.

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How much of Earth's water is unavailable for humans to consume due to its high salinity?

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97%.

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Why is MOST of the freshwater on Earth not available for our use?

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It is frozen in the icecaps and glaciers.

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Fresh water makes up what percent of the Earth's water?

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3%.

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, in liquid, solid, and vapor forms.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

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What is the primary source of Earth's freshwater?

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Glaciers and icecaps.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans, while groundwater is found beneath the Earth's surface.