Flashcards - Our Planet: Fresh Water

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What percent of Earth's fresh water is within reach?

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1%

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What is the name of Australia's largest lake?

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Lake Eyre

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How far is the nearest coast for the young pelicans first journey?

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500 kilometers

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What happens to much of the land's fresh water each winter?

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It freezes

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What is one of the ducks' favorite prey?

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Black fly larvae

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Where do the Alaskan brown bears wait for salmon?

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At the waterfalls

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Where does 30% of the planet's fresh water lie?

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Beneath the surface of the land in porous rocks or subterranean lakes

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What do the manatees graze on?

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Freshwater plants

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What are the largest waterfalls on the planet?

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Iguaza Falls

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What has the jaguar spotted on the river's edge?

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A capybara