GG: Water Quality & Distribution

Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

• lakes
• glaciers
• oceans
• rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Approximately what percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater?

• 0.1%
• 3%
• 50%
• 97%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A scientist that studies life in the oceans.

• glaciers

• marine biologist

• water quality

• algae

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Measurement of the condition of water and how clean it is for living things, including humans.

• glaciers

• marine biologist

• water quality

• algae

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A sewer that drains excess rain and groundwater from streets, parks and sidewalks.

• surface runoff

• watershed

• storm drain

• sediment filter

Water from rain or snow that flows over land before ending up in a body of water.

• surface runoff

• filtration

• storm drain

• sediment filter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The process of removing unwanted parts from something.

• surface runoff

• filtration

• storm drain

• sediment filter

How is water distributed on earth in terms of freshwater and saltwater?

• 97% saltwater & 3% freshwater

• 3% saltwater & 97% freshwater

• 93% saltwater & 7% freshwater

• 7% saltwater & 93% freshwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Select the ways to maintain water quality.

• Choose environment friendly options for pest control

  and fertilisers.

• Throw garbage to the rivers.

• Keep drains clear and unclogged.

• Take all unwanted chemicals, paint, oil to designated collection sites.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Select the places where we get freshwater.

• glaciers

• rivers

• oceans

• reefs

• lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4