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Water Distribution
Distribution of Water on Earth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Of all the water on Earth, what amount is frozen? | 2% |
| Of all the water on Earth, what amount is in the Oceans? | ~97% |
| The best description of freshwater on Earth | Most is stored in ice caps and glaciers |
| What event greatly reduces local water availability? | droughts |
| Dominant physical feature of Earth? | Oceans |
| Where is most of the Available water on earth most likely found | groundwater |
| Most of the fresh SURFACE water on Earth is found | in lakes |
| Overall, most of the fresh water on Earth is | in ice caps and glaciers |
| Of all water on Earth, what amount is freshwater? | ~3% |