3.2 - Distribution of Water on Earth
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What percentage of water on Earth is found in oceans?
💡 Hint: Think about the largest source.
How much of Earth's water is freshwater?
💡 Hint: It's a tiny fraction.
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What percentage of Earth's water is found in glaciers?
💡 Hint: It's more than groundwater, but much less than oceans.
True or False: Freshwater makes up more than 1% of Earth's total water.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall percentage again.
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If the total volume of water on Earth is approximately 1.386 billion cubic kilometers, calculate the volume of freshwater available for use.
💡 Hint: Use the given percentage to find the volume.
Discuss the impacts of climate change on the distribution of ice caps and glaciers.
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in temperature affect ice.
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