scince

Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

glaciers

The graphic shows that only 3% of the Earth's water is fresh water. The graphic also shows that of this 3%, almost all of it is contained in two reservoirs. What are the two reservoirs that contain almost all of Earth's fresh water?

glaciers and groundwater

Which step in the water cycle involves returning of fresh water to the Earth?

precipitation

Most of the Earth's water is in

salty oceans

Water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back to Earth's surface again in a process known as the water cycle.Which of the following is the major form of energy driving the water cycle?

solar energy

Approximately _____ percent of Earth's water is freshwater

3%

Which represents the distribution of water on Earth?

3% freshwater 97%saltwater

Approximately what percent of Earth's water is salt water?

97%

Which BEST describes how the total amount of water present in the hydrosphere varies over time?

The total amount of water in the hydrosphere remains the same over time, but changes form due to the water cycle.

How does most of the water in the water cycle move from lakes and rivers directly back into the atmosphere

evaporation