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Learn earths waters with free interactive flashcards. That leaves only 1 percent of fresh water that is readily available to us for our daily water supply needs. Because earth s water is present in all three states, it can get into a variety of environments around the planet. Water is the only substance that exists on earth in each of its three states. Chapter 2 water resources this chapter discusses existing surface and groundwater resources and the management of those resources within the plan area and extended plan area, as described in chapter 1, introduction, as well as resources upstream that drain to the plan area and extended plan area. We use a lot of water, but there is a fixed amount of water on earth and in its atmosphere. What percentage of earths water is available for people. Prentice hall science explorer earths waters chapter 2 study guide by yvonne17 includes 21 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Our nearest star directly impacts the water cycle by supplying the energy needed for. The oceans are confined to the great depressions of the earths outer layer. The editable notes in this download are the same version featured in my earth science interactive notebook earth s waters. Chapter 5 water, water everywhere hat is the most important resource on earth.
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