Water Distribution

Water Distribution

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main source of Earth's fresh water?

Back

Most of Earth's fresh water is contained in glaciers and groundwater.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What layer does water move through until it reaches an impermeable layer?

Back

Water moves through Earth's layers until it reaches an impermeable layer.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are aquifers?

Back

Aquifers are underground layers of water-bearing rock that store water.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

Back

3% of Earth's water is fresh water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

Back

97% of Earth's water is salt water.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main reservoirs that contain almost all of Earth's fresh water?

Back

Glaciers and groundwater.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the water table?

Back

The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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