Water Distribution

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in glaciers.

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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 groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that fills the space between rocks of Earth.

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How can water exist on Earth?

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Water can exist as solid ice, liquid water, and gas (water vapor).

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What percent of the Earth’s water is salt water?

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Approximately 97% of the Earth’s water is salt water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is 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 surface water?

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Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.