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14 Cards in this Set
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6 categories of water on the Earth
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salt water, fresh water, ice caps, ground water, lakes & rivers, water in the soil
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4 characteristics of water
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color, clarity, salinity, taste
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water is the ____________ of organisms.
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lifeblood
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Nutrients are distributed and ___________ products are _______________.
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waste.....removed
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how much of the earth's surface is covered with water?
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75%
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Ways that we use water?
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bath, swim, drink, eat
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Most of the earth's water is located where?
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at the North and South poles in the form of water
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the amount of water has stayed the same over eons of years, however....
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the form or state of water is constantly changing
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what is the driving force of the earth's water?
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the sun
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places we use water from
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springs, reeks, lakes, rivers, oceans, streams
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two classifications of water
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saltwater found in oceans. freshwater is our primary source of drinking water. |
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what is the water cycle?
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process by which water moves through the Earth and atmosphere.
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what is the largest body of water on the earth
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Ocean
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how much of each type of water is on the earth?
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salt water 97.2%, fresh water 2.8%
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