Water Quality & Distribution

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What is an area of land that drains into a body of water called?

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Watershed

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Why is it important to know water quality?

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To keep people safe and to keep living things healthy.

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Which of these may lead to a lot of bacteria in seawater?

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Dog poop

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What are positive actions humans can take to impact water quality?

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Using reusable plastic bottles, recycling, and beach clean-ups.

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What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

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97 percent

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What is water quality?

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Water quality refers to the condition of water, including its chemical, physical, and biological characteristics.

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What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

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Glaciers and ice caps.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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How can we reduce water pollution?

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By properly disposing of waste and using fewer chemicals.

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What is a water cycle?

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