Freshwater / Saltwater

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What covers most of the Earth's surface?

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Oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.

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What is an ocean?

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A large body of salt water that surrounds a continent.

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What flows from one place to another?

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A river flows from one place to another.

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What type of water is most common on Earth?

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Saltwater is the most common type of water on Earth.

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How much of the Earth is covered in water?

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About 75% of the Earth is covered in water.

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What is freshwater?

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Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of salts, found in lakes, rivers, and streams.

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What is saltwater?

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

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Name a source of freshwater.

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Lakes are a source of freshwater.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of freshwater that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has low salt content, while saltwater has high salt content.