Hydrosphere

Study the graph below.  Where is most of the Earth's water located?

• Rivers and Lakes
• Glaciers and Icecaps
• oceans
• groundwater

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Why is MOST of the freshwater on Earth not available for our use?

• All freshwater on Earth is easily accessible for use.
• It is frozen in the icecaps and glaciers.
• It is surface water.
• It is underground.

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Certain stages of the water cycle are most likely occurring under certain weather conditions.  Which stage is most likely going to occur on a warm, sunny day?

• precipitation
• condensation
• evaporation

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Based on the map, which statement is the best conclusion?

• The majority of Earth's surface is covered in land

• The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by mountain ranges.

• The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by volcanoes.

• The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

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When comparing lakes and oceans, most lakes haveA)B)C)D)

• lower levels of salt.

• higher levels of salt.

• inconsistent levels of salt.

• about the same level of salt.

Water on Earth is either freshwater or saltwater. What is the percent ratio of freshwater to percent saltwater on Earth?

• 1% freshwater : 99% saltwater

• 3% freshwater : 97% saltwater

• 30% freshwater : 70% saltwater

• 50% freshwater : 50% saltwater

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Why is freshwater important?

• So we can have lakes and Rivers
• There is no such thing as freshwater.
• We need it to survive.

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What is NOT an example of freshwater?

• Rivers
• Lakes
• Oceans
• Groundwater

When water goes from being a liquid to a gas (water vapor), that process is called

• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Precipitation
• Transpiration

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When water goes from being a gas (water vapor) to a liquid, that process is called 

• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Transpiration
• Precipitation

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