Exploring the Hydrosphere of Planet Earth

What does the hydrosphere include?

• Only the water in the oceans

• All the water on Earth

• Only the water in the atmosphere

• Only the fresh water on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 71%

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What percentage of Earth's water is found in the oceans?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 97%

Where is three-quarters of Earth's fresh water found?

• In ice sheets

• In lakes

• In underground reservoirs

• In rivers

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Why is Earth unique in the solar system regarding liquid water?

• It has the right atmosphere

• It is the right distance from the sun

• All of the above

• It has the right mass and chemical composition

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What allows water to exist in all three states on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The presence of life

• The range of surface temperatures and pressures

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the solid state of water called?

• Ice

• Mist

• Vapor

• Liquid

In which state is water vapor found?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4