Water on Earth Quiz

Which of the following describes the water on Earth?

• Most of the water on Earth is freshwater.

• 70% of the Earth’s surface is made of water.

• Most of the water on Earth is ice caps, glaciers, and snow.

• 30% of the Earth’s surface is made of water.

• 70% of the Earth’s surface is made of land.

Most of the Earth’s freshwater supply comes from __________.

• water stored in the ground

• Saltwater

• Ice caps, glaciers, and snow

• Rivers, lakes, atmosphere, and ground ice.

A student is taking notes about the distribution of freshwater and saltwater on

Earth.

He writes that all the Earth’s freshwater is found in rivers and lakes. Do you agree

or disagree with this statement? Explain your thinking.

Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean