How is water stored in different reservoirs on Earth? Move all of the labels into the boxes on the pie charts.
Fresh water
Ground water
Ice caps and Glaciers
Oceans
Rivers and Lakes
How is water stored in different reservoirs on Earth? Move all of the labels into the boxes on the pie charts. Fresh water Ground water Ice caps and Glaciers Oceans Rivers and Lakes
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Water on Earth is stored in various reservoirs, each holding different portions of the total water supply. Here’s how it breaks down:
1. Oceans: Approximately 97% of Earth’s water is stored in oceans, making them the largest reservoir.
2. Ice Caps and Glaciers: About 2% of the Earth’s water is locked in ice caps and glaciers.
3. Ground Water: Roughly 1% is found in underground reservoirs or aquifers (groundwater).
4. Rivers and Lakes: A small fraction, less than 1%, is stored in rivers and lakes, which are part of the surface freshwater.
5. Fresh Water: This category includes all water that is not saline but is primarily represented by the groundwater, rivers, and lakes within the overall distribution.
To fill in your pie charts:
– Oceans: Largest section (about 97%)
– Ice Caps and Glaciers: Second largest section (about 2%)
– Ground Water: Much smaller section (about 1%)
– Rivers and Lakes: Even smaller section (less than 1%)
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