Grade 2 science · D.12 · Earth materials
Water on Earth
Most of Earth's surface is covered by water. This means that when you look at a globe or map, most of it appears blue because of oceans and seas.
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Ines and Theo are curious. Which of these covers more than half of Earth?
- Water (right)
- Deserts
- Trees
Eli sees a lake in the park. How much of Earth is covered by water?
- Most (right)
- Only in cities
- A little
Lena sees a lake in the park. How much of Earth is covered by water?
- Only in cities
- Most (right)
- A little
Tip: Most of Earth's surface is covered by water. This means that when you look at a globe or map, most of it appears blue because of oceans and seas.
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