5.4.2 - Earth's Freshwater

Which is NOT a source of freshwater?

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Keisha’s study group is investigating whether freshwater is evenly distributed over Earth. What evidence could the group use to answer their question?

• A. the volume of their local aquifer

• B. the number of human-made reservoirs on Earth

• C. the amount of water pollution found in a city's daily water supply

• D. the yearly amount of precipitation that falls in different areas on Earth

Which is an example of an aquifer?

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Where would you expect to find the least amount of freshwater?

• A. deciduous forest

• B. desert

• C. grassland

• D. rainforest

The picture shows _________.

• an aquifer

• a glacier

• an ocean

• a reservoir

The picture shows a reservoir. This is where the city _________ and stores

• collects

• destroys

• releases

• sells

The picture shows a reservoir. This is where the city collects and stores ___________________ so that people will have clean water for drinking, bathing, and cooking.

• freshwater

• saltwater

• minerals

• pollutants

Where would be the best location to build the structure in the picture.

• A. in a desert

• B. next to a glacier

• C. near a river

• D. in the middle of the ocean