fresh water
what is fresh water?
Water that has very little or no salt in it.
What is saltwater?
Water that contains a high amount of salt.
What is groundwater?
Water stored underground in soil and rocks.
What is frozen water?
Water that has turned into ice or snow.
What is rainwater?
Water that falls from clouds to the ground.
Where can freshwater be found?
In rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds.
Where is most saltwater found?
In oceans and seas.
How do people access groundwater
Through wells and pumps.
Where can glaciers be found?
In very cold places like mountains and polar regions
How is rain formed?
When water vapor in clouds cools and condenses.
Why is freshwater important?
It is used for drinking, farming, and daily life.
Can plants usually grow in saltwater
Most plants cannot grow in saltwater
What is an aquifer?
A layer of rock or soil that holds groundwater
What is an iceberg?
A large piece of ice floating in the ocean.
What part of the water cycle is rainwater part of?
The precipitation stage.
Can humans drink saltwater instead of freshwater?
No, saltwater is not safe to drink.
What percentage of Earth’s water is saltwater?
About 97%
Is groundwater clean enough to drink?
Sometimes it needs to be filtered or treated.
What causes water to freeze?
Very cold temperatures.
Can rainwater be used by plants?
Yes, it helps plants grow.
Is freshwater limited on Earth?
Yes, only a small amount of Earth’s water is freshwater.
Name one ocean that is saltwater.
The Pacific Ocean.
How does groundwater form?
From rainwater soaking into the ground.
Can frozen water change back into liquid?
Yes, when it melts.
What happens to rainwater after it falls?
It can flow into rivers, soak into the ground, or evaporate again.