Water Distribution on Earth

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Most of the freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.

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What percentage of Earth's freshwater is readily available for human and animal use?

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Less than 1 percent.

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Where is the majority of the remaining freshwater located?

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In ice caps and glaciers.

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What type of water makes up around 97 percent of the water on Earth's surface?

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Salt water.

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What are lakes and rivers part of?

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The hydrosphere.

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What can we infer about the abundance of saltwater and freshwater on Earth?

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Saltwater is abundant on Earth, while freshwater is limited.

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What is the term for the water found in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor.

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What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?

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Evaporation.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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The water cycle.

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What is the main source of Earth's saltwater?

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The oceans.