FCAT Grade 8 Science Assessment Practice Questions

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Oceans hold the most water on the planet. Which water source holds the next most?
  1. Groundwater (aquifers)
  2. Glaciers
  3. Lakes
  4. Atmosphere
  5. Streams/Rivers
Explanation
Answer: B - Glaciers hold the second highest amount of water in terms of volume, estimated at 27.5 million cubic kilometers. In comparison, groundwater is estimated to be around 8.2 million cubic kilometers and streams and rivers have 1,700 cubic kilometers.
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