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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
Almost 71% of Earth's surface is covered in water.
What are the two different types of water?
What are the two different types of water?
The two different types of water are fresh water and saline water (or salt water).
Why is the large majority of water on Earth not safe for drinking?
Why is the large majority of water on Earth not safe for drinking?
The large majority of water on Earth is not safe for drinking because it is saline water, which contains salt and other impurities.
What are some of the different sources of water on Earth?
What are some of the different sources of water on Earth?
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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
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Why is the large majority of water on Earth not safe for drinking?
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Study Notes
Earth's Water Coverage
- Approximately 71% of Earth's surface is covered in water.
Types of Water
- Two main types of water:
- Saltwater, primarily found in oceans and seas.
- Freshwater, which is found in rivers, lakes, glaciers, and underground aquifers.
Drinking Water Safety
- A significant portion of Earth's water, around 97%, is saltwater, making it unsuitable for drinking.
- Freshwater sources are limited, and only about 1% of the world’s water is easily accessible for human use.
Sources of Water
- Various sources of water include:
- Oceans and seas (majority saltwater)
- Rivers and lakes (freshwater)
- Glaciers and ice caps (frozen freshwater)
- Groundwater (aquifers)
- Atmospheric moisture (water vapor)
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Test your knowledge on Earth's water supply and its different sources. Learn about the percentage of water on Earth's surface, its availability for drinking, and the various sources that contribute to our water supply.
