Water Resources Quiz

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

• 2.5%

• 67%

• 71%

• 97.5%

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Which of the following is NOT a source of fresh water?

• River

• Ocean

• Lake

• Groundwater

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Why can’t we use ocean water for drinking and watering plants?

• It contains too many animals

• It is too warm

• It is made of salt water, which is not safe for use

• There’s not enough of it

Where is most of Earth’s fresh water found?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Oceans

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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 2.5%

• 10%

• 30%

• 69%

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Which type of water is stored underground?

• Saltwater

• Groundwater

• Ice caps

• Surface water

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What is a reservoir?

• A type of ocean animal

• A water storage area

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True or False? Most of our fresh water is stored in glaciers or underground.

• True

• False

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Which water source has the highest concentration of salt?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Groundwater

How much of Earth’s fresh water is easily accessible for human use?

• 69%

• 30%

• 1.2%

• 50%

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