Earth's Water

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What is fresh water?

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Water that contains little or no dissolved salts.

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Where can most of the freshwater be found?

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Glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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What is a synonym for salinity?

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Salt.

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Which source of freshwater is not easily available for human use?

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Icecaps/glaciers.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97%.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

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What is the main source of Earth's freshwater?

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Glaciers and icecaps.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the amount of salt in water?

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Salinity.

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What is the process of water turning into gas called?

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Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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