Water Distribution

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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What are the two main reservoirs that contain almost all of Earth's freshwater?

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Glaciers and groundwater.

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What is the process called when rainwater soaks into the ground?

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Infiltration.

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Where is underground water stored?

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In aquifers.

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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

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97% of Earth's water is salt water.

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What is the term for the water cycle process where water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water underground.

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What is the main source of freshwater for human use?

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Lakes, rivers, and groundwater.

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What is the term for the area where water collects and is stored?

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Reservoir.