Water in the World

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Water is what type of resource?

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renewable

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Liquid water being recycled through the atmosphere, rivers and oceans is a system known as...

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Water cycle

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The process of water soaking into the ground is called what?

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infiltration

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An underground water reservoir is known as

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Aquifer

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Where is most of the Earth's fresh water stored? Options: oceans, underground water, glaciers, soil

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glaciers

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Which continent is most water rich? Options: Africa, Brazil, South America, Europe

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South America

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Water is important for which reason? Historical and environmental factors, trade and transport, agriculture,

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all of the mentioned

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What is virtual water?

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water needed to produce an item or product

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Water can be used to generate a clean power source. It is called what?

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Hydroelectricity

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Why is water in Australia a problem? Options: Rivers/Lakes have lowest volume of water (exc. Antarctica), Humans are heavy users of water, Rainfall is varied and not consistent across the continent

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All of the answers