Water Distribution and Water Cycle

Most of Earth's surface is covered with water. Only 2.5% of Earth's global water is freshwater. Of all the freshwater on Earth, 78% is frozen. Where is most of Earth's water found?

• glaciers

• lakes

• oceans

• rivers

Where is most of the Earth's freshwater located?

• in aquifers
• in rivers and streams
• in the ocean
• in icecaps and glaciers

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Aquifers are sources of

• freshwater, which is used for drinking, bathing, and watering crops.

• saltwater, which is pushed through turbines to make energy.

• oil, which is drilled from the aquifer and used to power homes.

• silica, which is used to make glass and paper products.

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Why are oceans a major part of the water cycle?

• because they are large bodies of salt water that easily evaporate salt into the air

• because they are large bodies of salt water that fresh water can be evaporated from

• because the salt water condenses easily to become a gas in the air

• because the salt water runs off onto land to fill lakes and streams

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Where does most drinking water come from?

• reservoirs

• lakes

• groundwater

• oceans

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Which pie chart shows the relative proportions of Earth's water in each location?

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Which of the following terms refers to all of

Earth's water?

• hydrosphere

• dew point

• water cycle

• precipitation

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

• lakes
• glaciers
• oceans
• rivers

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Where is most of Earth’s water located?

• glaciers

• lakes

• oceans

• rivers

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Where is most water found on the Earth? 

• In Glaciers
• In Lakes
• In Rivers
• In the Ocean

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