Structure of the Hydrosphere

The total amount of water on Earth is represented by the

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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Why is most of Earth's water not drinkable?

• It's too salty!

• It's frozen!

• It's underground!

• It's in the atmosphere!

Water covers approximately ______ of Earth

• 97%

• 3%

• 71%

• 1%

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What percent of ALL water on Earth is SALTWATER?

• 97%

• 3%

• 69%

• 71%

Why is most FRESHWATER unavailable for use?

• It's too salty!

• It's frozen!

• It's underground!

• It's in the rivers!

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What keeps water moving through the earth and atmosphere?

• nitrogen cycle

• carbon cycle

• phosphorous cycle

• water cycle

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What happens to water availability as population increases?

• Nothing

• water availability increases too

• water availability decreases

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How much of Earth's freshwater is frozen in Glaciers/Ice caps?

• 97%

• 30%

• 69%

• 3%

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How much of Earth's water is underground (Groundwater)?

• 71%

• 69%

• 30%

• 1%

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Rivers, lakes, streams make up the _____ of freshwater that is surface water.

• 1%

• 0.5%

• 69%

• 30%

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