Distribution of Earth's Water

The water cycle is important for recycling the water on Earth. Which of these is the source of most of the water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere?

• river flooding

• glacier melting

• ocean evaporation

• plant transpiration

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What is the main source of groundwater?

• morning dew collecting on the surface of shrubs and grasses

• saltwater flowing into fault lines at the ocean floor

• precipitation seeping through pores and cracks in the ground

• precipitation falling into man-made wells

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What process occurs when an abundance of water is stored in clouds?

• Precipitation

• Conservation

• Evaporation

• Collection

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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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The term used to describe water leaving Earth's surface is

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Accumulation

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Is the water that was on the earth millions of years ago still on earth today?

• YES! 

• No Way!

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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

The graph shows the distribution of water on Earth's surface. What can be concluded from this image?

• Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in groundwater.

• Most of the the water available on Earth is drinkable.

• Most of the water available on earth is not drinkable

• Most of the freshwater on Earth is found in oceans.

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Which part of the ocean would have the lowest salinity?

• in areas near melting glaciers

• in areas near the equator

• in areas with the highest temperatures

• in areas where there is little rainfall

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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