Unit 2 Test Earth

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

• 50%

• 71%

• 85%

• 97%

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How much of Earth's water is saltwater?

• 3%

• 30%

• 50%

• 97%

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 3%

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater located?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Underground aquifers

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Which of the following is an example of saltwater?

• Great Lakes

• Pacific Ocean

• Amazon River

• Groundwater

What is groundwater?

• Water found in oceans

• Water that flows on the Earth's surface

• Water stored underground in soil and rock layers

• Water in glaciers and ice caps

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What percentage of freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps?

• 10%

• 30%

• 69%

• 97%

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How much of Earth’s freshwater is found in rivers, lakes, and swamps?

• 1%

• 10%

• 30%

• 69%

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Which of the following is an example of surface water?

• Groundwater

• Glaciers

• Rivers and lakes

• Aquifers

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Why is groundwater important?

• It provides water for oceans.

• It supports agriculture and drinking water needs.

• It stores most of Earth’s water.

• It prevents flooding.

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