Where Is All of Earth's Water Found

Which contains the greatest amount of Earth's freshwater?

• oceans and seas

• groundwater

• glaciers and polar ice caps

• lakes and rivers

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Approximately 99.7% of all water on Earth is found in oceans, seas, ice, and the atmosphere. Based on this information, which statement is most accurate?

• The earth's freshwater supply is infinite

• Less than 0.3% of Earth's water is drinkable

• Humans are not dependent on ocean water

• The water cycle returns are usable water to the sea

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Approximately what percent of the Earth's surface is water

• 35%

• 80%

• 75%

• 71%

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Water the fills in the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers is called ___

• rainwater

• groundwater

• water vapors

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The total amount of water on Earth

• Is decreasing

• Is increasing

• fairly constant

• changes often because of frequent droughts

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True or False. If false, change the all capital letter word to make the statement true. Land covers MORE amounts of Earth's surface than oceans do.

• False: equal

• False: Less

• True: More

True or False. If false, change the all capital letter word to make the statement true. Sources of SALT WATER on Earth include ice, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

• False: Land water

• False: Fresh water

• True: Salt water