The Distribution of Water on Earth Quiz

What percentage of all water on Earth is made up of salt water?

• 0.01%

• 96.54%

• 0.94%

• 1.74%

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What is the main reason why humans cannot easily use saline water for drinking?

• It is too acidic

• It is too cold

• It contains too much salt

• It is too polluted

What is the process called for removing salt from saline water?

• Desalination

• Distillation

• Purification

• Filtration

Where can salt water be found besides the oceans?

• Glaciers

• Saline lakes

• Rivers

• Polar ice caps

What percentage of all Earth's water is fresh water found in rivers and lakes?

• 96.54%

• 0.94%

• Less than 0.01%

• 1.74%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main challenge for drier regions of the world in terms of fresh water?

• Too much fresh water

• Lack of technology for desalination

• Shortages due to lack of rain

• Too much salt water

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What is the main source of fresh water for people?

• Glaciers

• Oceans

• Rain

• Saline lakes

What percentage of all water on Earth is made up of fresh groundwater?

• 0.01%

• 0.76%

• 96.54%

• 1.74%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Why is salt water not helpful for watering crops?

• It is too polluted

• It is too cold

• It contains too much salt

• It is too acidic

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What is the main reason why people cannot drink salt water?

• It is too acidic

• It is too polluted

• They become more dehydrated

• It is too cold