Water Quality & Distribution

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What are positive actions humans can take to improve water quality?

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Using reusable plastic bottles, recycling, and participating in beach clean-ups are all positive actions.

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Where can we find freshwater?

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Freshwater can be found in glaciers, rivers, and underground.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains into a body of water.

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What is surface runoff?

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Surface runoff is water that flows over land and into a body of water.

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What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

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97 percent of Earth's water is saltwater.

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What is the main source of drinking water for most people?

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Most people get their drinking water from rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, affecting water quality.

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What is a water treatment plant?

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A water treatment plant is a facility that cleans and purifies water for safe drinking.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.