Earth's Water

Which of these contain most of Earth's water?

• oceans

• rivers

• lakes

• glaciers

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NGSS.5-ESS2-2

Where is most of the freshwater located on Earth?

• in the oceans

• in polar ice and glaciers

• in rivers, streams, and lakes

• under the ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A rock layer that collects and stores water is called

• An aquifer

• an estuary

• a glacier

• a hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 10%

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?

• 50%

• 62%

• 71%

• 75%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where can most of the freshwater that is available for human use be found?

• In the ocean.

• In the bays and seas.

• In glaciers and ice caps.

• In lakes, rivers and streams.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Fresh water is

• the process of water turning into gas

• water vapor that turns into water

• water that contains little or no dissolved salts

• clouds that form close to the ground

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where can MOST of the Freshwater be found?

• glaciers

• rivers

• lakes

• rain

• aquifers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which word BEST describes SALINITY? (a synonym)

• water

• fresh

• ocean

• salt

What is the water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers called?

• Groundwater
• Water Table
• Precipitation
• Snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1