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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?
What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?
- 50%
- 97% (correct)
- 75%
- 25%
Where is half of the remaining 1% of Earth's water found?
Where is half of the remaining 1% of Earth's water found?
- In glaciers
- In rivers and streams
- In lakes and dams
- In aquifers beneath the Earth's surface (correct)
What is the primary source of fresh water for people and animals?
What is the primary source of fresh water for people and animals?
- Rivers
- Aquifers (correct)
- Dams
- Lakes
Study Notes
Water Distribution
- About 97% of Earth's water is salt water.
Freshwater Distribution
- The remaining 3% of Earth's water is freshwater, with 2% frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps.
- Half of the remaining 1% of freshwater is found underground.
Source of Freshwater
- The primary source of fresh water for people and animals is groundwater, which is found underground.
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Test your knowledge about the importance of water with this quiz. Explore the distribution of water on Earth and its vital role for all living organisms. Learn about the scarcity of fresh water and the need for conservation efforts.
