Explain Water Distribution Patterns - 5th Grade Science
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Which term describes a rock or sediment layer that stores and transmits groundwater?
Which term describes a rock or sediment layer that stores and transmits groundwater?
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Aquifer. Permeable rock layers that hold usable groundwater.
Aquifer. Permeable rock layers that hold usable groundwater.
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Which graph best shows Earth’s water distribution when one category is about $97%$ and the rest is small?
Which graph best shows Earth’s water distribution when one category is about $97%$ and the rest is small?
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A pie chart. Shows proportions clearly when one part dominates.
A pie chart. Shows proportions clearly when one part dominates.
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If a model has $1000$ L of Earth’s water, how many liters are fresh water at $3%$?
If a model has $1000$ L of Earth’s water, how many liters are fresh water at $3%$?
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$30$ L. Calculate $3%$ of $1000$ L: $0.03 \times 1000 = 30$ L.
$30$ L. Calculate $3%$ of $1000$ L: $0.03 \times 1000 = 30$ L.
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Identify the best conclusion if rivers hold far less water than groundwater in a chart of freshwater storage.
Identify the best conclusion if rivers hold far less water than groundwater in a chart of freshwater storage.
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Most freshwater storage is not in rivers. Rivers contain less than 1% of all fresh water.
Most freshwater storage is not in rivers. Rivers contain less than 1% of all fresh water.
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A dataset shows oceans $97%$, fresh water $3%$. Which graph type best shows parts of a whole?
A dataset shows oceans $97%$, fresh water $3%$. Which graph type best shows parts of a whole?
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A pie chart. Pie charts effectively display percentages of a whole.
A pie chart. Pie charts effectively display percentages of a whole.
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Identify the best conclusion: If $97%$ is saltwater, is most water usable for drinking without desalination?
Identify the best conclusion: If $97%$ is saltwater, is most water usable for drinking without desalination?
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No; most water is not drinkable without desalination. Saltwater needs salt removal to be drinkable.
No; most water is not drinkable without desalination. Saltwater needs salt removal to be drinkable.
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Which process releases water vapor from plant leaves into the atmosphere?
Which process releases water vapor from plant leaves into the atmosphere?
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Transpiration. Plants release water through tiny leaf openings.
Transpiration. Plants release water through tiny leaf openings.
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Which process adds water vapor to the air from liquid water at Earth’s surface?
Which process adds water vapor to the air from liquid water at Earth’s surface?
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Evaporation. Heat energy changes liquid water to water vapor.
Evaporation. Heat energy changes liquid water to water vapor.
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Which process moves water from Earth’s surface into the ground?
Which process moves water from Earth’s surface into the ground?
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Infiltration. Water seeps through soil pores when it rains.
Infiltration. Water seeps through soil pores when it rains.
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What percentage of Earth’s water is saltwater (in oceans)?
What percentage of Earth’s water is saltwater (in oceans)?
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About $97%$ is saltwater. Oceans contain the vast majority of Earth's water.
About $97%$ is saltwater. Oceans contain the vast majority of Earth's water.
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Which term describes the boundary between saturated ground and unsaturated ground?
Which term describes the boundary between saturated ground and unsaturated ground?
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Water table. Above this line, soil has air pockets; below, it's water-filled.
Water table. Above this line, soil has air pockets; below, it's water-filled.
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Which term describes water stored underground in pores and cracks of rock and soil?
Which term describes water stored underground in pores and cracks of rock and soil?
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Groundwater. Water fills spaces between rock particles underground.
Groundwater. Water fills spaces between rock particles underground.
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Calculate saltwater volume: If Earth has $100$ units of water, how many units are saltwater at $97%$?
Calculate saltwater volume: If Earth has $100$ units of water, how many units are saltwater at $97%$?
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$97$ units. $100 \times 0.97 = 97$ units are saltwater.
$97$ units. $100 \times 0.97 = 97$ units are saltwater.
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Calculate freshwater percent: If saltwater is $97%$, what percent is freshwater?
Calculate freshwater percent: If saltwater is $97%$, what percent is freshwater?
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$3%$ freshwater. $100% - 97% = 3%$ freshwater.
$3%$ freshwater. $100% - 97% = 3%$ freshwater.
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Choose the correct interpretation: If most freshwater is frozen, is most freshwater easy to access?
Choose the correct interpretation: If most freshwater is frozen, is most freshwater easy to access?
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No; much freshwater is locked in ice and hard to access. Ice caps and glaciers trap most freshwater.
No; much freshwater is locked in ice and hard to access. Ice caps and glaciers trap most freshwater.
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Identify the pattern: In a dataset, oceans have far more volume than rivers. What does this show about surface water?
Identify the pattern: In a dataset, oceans have far more volume than rivers. What does this show about surface water?
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Most surface water is in oceans, not rivers. Oceans dominate surface water volume.
Most surface water is in oceans, not rivers. Oceans dominate surface water volume.
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Which water-cycle process forms clouds when water vapor cools into droplets?
Which water-cycle process forms clouds when water vapor cools into droplets?
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Condensation. Cooling air can't hold as much water vapor.
Condensation. Cooling air can't hold as much water vapor.
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Which freshwater reservoir holds the largest share: glaciers/ice caps, groundwater, or surface water?
Which freshwater reservoir holds the largest share: glaciers/ice caps, groundwater, or surface water?
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Glaciers and ice caps. Most freshwater is frozen, not liquid.
Glaciers and ice caps. Most freshwater is frozen, not liquid.
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What is the most common location for Earth’s liquid freshwater: groundwater or lakes?
What is the most common location for Earth’s liquid freshwater: groundwater or lakes?
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Groundwater. Most liquid freshwater is underground, not in lakes.
Groundwater. Most liquid freshwater is underground, not in lakes.
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What is the correct ranking by amount: oceans, ice caps/glaciers, groundwater, lakes/rivers?
What is the correct ranking by amount: oceans, ice caps/glaciers, groundwater, lakes/rivers?
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Oceans > ice caps/glaciers > groundwater > lakes/rivers. Each category is smaller than the previous one.
Oceans > ice caps/glaciers > groundwater > lakes/rivers. Each category is smaller than the previous one.
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