Water Distribution

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

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Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in glaciers.

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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What are the two reservoirs that contain almost all of Earth's fresh water?

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Glaciers and groundwater.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the excess water that isn't absorbed into the ground after it rains.

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What layer does water move through until it reaches an impermeable layer?

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Water moves through Earth's layers until it reaches an impermeable layer.

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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 groundwater?

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

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has low concentrations of dissolved salts, while saltwater has high concentrations of dissolved salts.

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What is the process of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.