Water Distribution Worksheet
Explore how water is distributed on Earth and the different forms it takes.
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Water Distribution on Earth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to refer to the water cycle diagram.
The Water Cycle
1. Most of Earth's surface is covered by what type of water?
Freshwater
Saltwater
Groundwater
Ice
2. Which of the following is a source of freshwater?
Oceans
Lakes
Seas
Gulfs
3. The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere is called .
4. When water vapor cools and turns back into liquid droplets, it forms .
5. Water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, or hail is called .
6. Most of the Earth's freshwater is found in glaciers and ice caps.
True
False
7. The water cycle is a continuous process.
True
False
8. Name two places where freshwater can be found on Earth.
9. Explain why saltwater cannot be used for drinking without special treatment.