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Earth’s Fresh Water
Age 12 · Geography
Most of Earth’s water is salty ocean water. Only a small share is fresh, and much of it is frozen or hidden underground.
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In the picture
- Seawater in a glass jar: salty water that is not ready to drink
- Ice block in a dish: frozen fresh water held in ice
- Wet sand in a tray: fresh water hidden between grains underground
- Thimble with a clear drop: the small amount of fresh water easy to reach and use
Examples
- Drinking water poured from a kitchen tap
- Rain collected in a barrel for a garden
Key takeaways
- Only about 3% of Earth’s water is fresh.
- Most fresh water is frozen in ice or stored underground, so only a little is easy to use.
Quiz: Earth’s Fresh Water (Age 12)
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About how much of Earth’s water is fresh water?
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Where is most of Earth’s fresh water found?
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Why is fresh water a limited resource?
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