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In California, the water use per person per day is approximately ______ gallons.
In California, the water use per person per day is approximately ______ gallons.
1500
The state with the least water use per person per day is ______.
The state with the least water use per person per day is ______.
North Carolina
Florida's water use per person per day is around ______ gallons.
Florida's water use per person per day is around ______ gallons.
1000
In Texas, the average water used per person each day is about ______ gallons.
In Texas, the average water used per person each day is about ______ gallons.
The water use per person per day in Michigan is approximately ______ gallons.
The water use per person per day in Michigan is approximately ______ gallons.
Most of Earth's surface water (approximately 97%) is ______ found in oceans.
Most of Earth's surface water (approximately 97%) is ______ found in oceans.
About two-thirds of Earth's freshwater is frozen in ice near the North and South ______.
About two-thirds of Earth's freshwater is frozen in ice near the North and South ______.
The major parts of the ocean are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and ______ Oceans.
The major parts of the ocean are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and ______ Oceans.
Groundwater comprises ______% of Earth's freshwater.
Groundwater comprises ______% of Earth's freshwater.
Water vapor accounts for only ______% of Earth's freshwater.
Water vapor accounts for only ______% of Earth's freshwater.
Water is necessary for organisms to break down food, grow, reproduce, and get materials from their __________.
Water is necessary for organisms to break down food, grow, reproduce, and get materials from their __________.
Plants use water, along with carbon dioxide and energy from the sun, in a process called __________.
Plants use water, along with carbon dioxide and energy from the sun, in a process called __________.
Many living things live in water, providing __________ for various organisms.
Many living things live in water, providing __________ for various organisms.
Water makes up nearly two-thirds of your body's __________.
Water makes up nearly two-thirds of your body's __________.
In the __________, water undergoes processes such as evaporation and precipitation.
In the __________, water undergoes processes such as evaporation and precipitation.
North America's five Great Lakes contain approximately 20% of the world's ______ lakes.
North America's five Great Lakes contain approximately 20% of the world's ______ lakes.
Water filling spaces in soil and rock is known as ______.
Water filling spaces in soil and rock is known as ______.
Most water soaks into the ground when it ______ or snows.
Most water soaks into the ground when it ______ or snows.
There is far more freshwater ______ than in all of Earth's rivers and lakes.
There is far more freshwater ______ than in all of Earth's rivers and lakes.
Earth's ______ and some major freshwater sources are displayed on the map.
Earth's ______ and some major freshwater sources are displayed on the map.
Flashcards
Habitat
Habitat
An organism's natural home that provides everything it needs to survive.
Water cycle
Water cycle
The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
Evaporation
Evaporation
The process where liquid water changes into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
Transpiration
Transpiration
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Groundwater
Groundwater
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Water Use Per Person Per Day
Water Use Per Person Per Day
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Which state uses the most water per person?
Which state uses the most water per person?
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Which state uses the least water per person?
Which state uses the least water per person?
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What explains the difference in water use between states?
What explains the difference in water use between states?
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How do population and climate influence water use?
How do population and climate influence water use?
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Freshwater
Freshwater
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Lakes
Lakes
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Rivers
Rivers
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What are oceans?
What are oceans?
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Where is most freshwater ice found?
Where is most freshwater ice found?
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What is groundwater?
What is groundwater?
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What is water vapor?
What is water vapor?
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How much freshwater do lakes and rivers contain?
How much freshwater do lakes and rivers contain?
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