Grade 2 Land and Water Forms of Earth

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What covers about three-fourths of the earth’s surface?

Back

Water covers about three-fourths of the earth’s surface.

Front

What type of water is found in oceans and seas?

Back

Salt water is found in oceans and seas.

Front

Is the ocean smaller than the sea?

Back

No, the ocean is larger than the sea.

Front

Where can freshwater be found?

Back

Freshwater is found on the earth’s surface, under the surface, and as ice in glaciers and icecaps.

Front

What are examples of freshwater resources?

Back

Rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams are examples of freshwater resources.

Front

What is the main difference between saltwater and freshwater?

Back

Saltwater is too salty for people to drink, while freshwater is safe to drink.

Front

What is the largest body of water on Earth?

Back

The ocean is the largest body of water on Earth.

Front

Can you drink saltwater?

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No, saltwater is not safe to drink.

Front

What is a pond?

Back

A pond is a small body of freshwater.

Front

What is a river?

Back

A river is a large, flowing body of freshwater.