Water Sources

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What does non-potable mean?

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Not safe to drink.

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How much of Earth's surface is covered in water?

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72% of the earth is covered by water.

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What are freshwater sources?

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Groundwater, glaciers, and rivers.

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What is groundwater most affected by?

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Droughts.

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What is the smallest source of water?

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Surface water.

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What is potable water?

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Water that is safe to drink.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Only about 3% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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What is the main source of drinking water for most people?

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Groundwater.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air.

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What are glaciers?

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Large masses of ice that store freshwater.