Distribution of Natural Resources

What percentage of water on Earth is SALT WATER?

• 97.5%
• 2.5%

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Water on the top the earth can form lakes or rivers, these are termed ____.

• fresh water
• infiltration
• surface water
• groundwater

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A lack of water in an area is called ____.

• water scarcity
• water footprint

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What is the driving force of the water cycle?

• evaporation from the ocean
• heat from the sun
• precipitation from rainfall
• runoff from mountains

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Does everyone have access to a clean water supply?

• Yes
• No

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Desalination is

• removing salt from water
• removing oil from water
• removing toxic chemicals from water
• adding salt to water

Oil is an example of which type of resource

• renewable

• non-renewable

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• coal
• minerals
• natural gas
• oil

Which of the following is true about coal?

• It is renewable because it is deep inside Earth.
• It is renewable because it can easily be replaced as it is used.
• It is nonrenewable because it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.
• It is nonrenewable because it fuels many power plants that make electricity.

Which of the following resources is collected by the panels on the roof of this home?

• air

• water

• wind

• sunlight