Fresh Water

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

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What is NOT an example of solid water?

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Rain is not an example of solid water.

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Is water the most abundant liquid on Earth?

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Yes, water is the most abundant liquid on Earth.

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What is the term for underground streams of water?

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Ground water.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of liquid water?

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Steam is not an example of liquid water.

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

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Evaporation.

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What is the main source of fresh water on Earth?

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Rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

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What is the term for water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

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Precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains a high concentration of salt, while freshwater has a low concentration of salt.