Water is everywhere, from huge oceans to invisible water molecules making up water vapor in the air. But how much water is there on, in, above, and below the Earth, and where is it located? Use the topics below to explore the basic concepts and facts about water.
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Basic Water Facts
- Facts about water
- How much water is there on Earth?
- How Wet is Your State? The Water Area of Each State
- Where is Earth's water?
- Water dictionary - Definitions of water terms
Related Topics
- Rain and precipitation
- Rainbows and water
- Raindrop sizes
- Raindrop shapes
- Sea levels and climate
- The Water in You: Water and the Human Body
- Tsunamis and tsunami hazards
- How much does a cloud weigh?
- Clouds: Why Does This Little Cloud Exist?
- Water, the universal solvent
- Water Dowsing
- Water in Space: How Does Water Behave in Outer Space?
- What is Hydrology?
- Why is the Ocean Salty?
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Water is everywhere, from huge oceans to invisible water molecules making up water vapor in the air. But how much water is there on, in, above, and below the Earth, and where is it located? Use the topics below to explore the basic concepts and facts about water.
Water Basics Information by Topic
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Credit: Dreamstime, Creative CommonsBasic Water Facts
- Facts about water
- How much water is there on Earth?
- How Wet is Your State? The Water Area of Each State
- Where is Earth's water?
- Water dictionary - Definitions of water terms
Related Topics
- Rain and precipitation
- Rainbows and water
- Raindrop sizes
- Raindrop shapes
- Sea levels and climate
- The Water in You: Water and the Human Body
- Tsunamis and tsunami hazards
- How much does a cloud weigh?
- Clouds: Why Does This Little Cloud Exist?
- Water, the universal solvent
- Water Dowsing
- Water in Space: How Does Water Behave in Outer Space?
- What is Hydrology?
- Why is the Ocean Salty?
Activities and Related Topics