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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by land?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by land?
- 100%
- 25%
- 50% (correct)
- 75%
In terms of volume, which type of water covers a larger portion of Earth's surface?
In terms of volume, which type of water covers a larger portion of Earth's surface?
- Salt water (correct)
- Fresh water
- Both are equal
- It depends on the region
When comparing a mountain with a valley, which of the following features would likely be different?
When comparing a mountain with a valley, which of the following features would likely be different?
- Depth (correct)
- Elevation
- Vegetation
- Width
What type of landform is characterized by being very narrow and deep?
What type of landform is characterized by being very narrow and deep?
In inquiry skills, what is an essential aspect of comparing different landforms?
In inquiry skills, what is an essential aspect of comparing different landforms?
What fraction of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
What fraction of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
Where is most of Earth's salt water found?
Where is most of Earth's salt water found?
Which of the following is true about fresh water on Earth?
Which of the following is true about fresh water on Earth?
What is the primary reason that fresh water from glaciers is unavailable for use?
What is the primary reason that fresh water from glaciers is unavailable for use?
From a satellite photo, what fraction of Earth's surface appears to be water?
From a satellite photo, what fraction of Earth's surface appears to be water?
What is the primary composition of the Earth's surface?
What is the primary composition of the Earth's surface?
What unit of measurement is used to measure the volume of the sand and water in the activity?
What unit of measurement is used to measure the volume of the sand and water in the activity?
What is the main difference between the water in the three cups and the sand in the single cup?
What is the main difference between the water in the three cups and the sand in the single cup?
Based on the activity, how does the amount of land on Earth compare to the amount of water?
Based on the activity, how does the amount of land on Earth compare to the amount of water?
Which of the following is an example of an inquiry skill used in the activity?
Which of the following is an example of an inquiry skill used in the activity?
