Compare Salt Water and Freshwater - 5th Grade Science
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In a bar graph comparing salt water and fresh water, what does the height (or length) of a bar represent?
In a bar graph comparing salt water and fresh water, what does the height (or length) of a bar represent?
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The amount (value) for that category. Bar size shows the quantity being measured.
The amount (value) for that category. Bar size shows the quantity being measured.
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Which unit is most appropriate for comparing parts of a whole like salt water vs fresh water: percent or meters?
Which unit is most appropriate for comparing parts of a whole like salt water vs fresh water: percent or meters?
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Percent. Percentages show parts of the whole water supply.
Percent. Percentages show parts of the whole water supply.
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Which ratio matches the data $97%$ salt water and $3%$ fresh water: $97:3$ or $3:97$?
Which ratio matches the data $97%$ salt water and $3%$ fresh water: $97:3$ or $3:97$?
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$97:3$. Ratio format lists salt water first, then fresh water.
$97:3$. Ratio format lists salt water first, then fresh water.
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If a chart shows $100$ liters total, how many liters are salt water at $97%$?
If a chart shows $100$ liters total, how many liters are salt water at $97%$?
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$97$ liters. $97%$ of $100$ liters equals $97$ liters.
$97$ liters. $97%$ of $100$ liters equals $97$ liters.
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What is the difference in percentage points between $97%$ salt water and $3%$ fresh water?
What is the difference in percentage points between $97%$ salt water and $3%$ fresh water?
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$94$ percentage points. Subtract: $97% - 3% = 94%$.
$94$ percentage points. Subtract: $97% - 3% = 94%$.
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Which is greater: $\frac{97}{100}$ of Earth's water (salt) or $\frac{3}{100}$ (fresh)?
Which is greater: $\frac{97}{100}$ of Earth's water (salt) or $\frac{3}{100}$ (fresh)?
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$\frac{97}{100}$ (salt water). $\frac{97}{100} > \frac{3}{100}$ since $97 > 3$.
$\frac{97}{100}$ (salt water). $\frac{97}{100} > \frac{3}{100}$ since $97 > 3$.
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What fraction of Earth's water is salt water if the data show $97%$ salt water?
What fraction of Earth's water is salt water if the data show $97%$ salt water?
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$\frac{97}{100}$. $97%$ equals $97$ out of $100$ parts.
$\frac{97}{100}$. $97%$ equals $97$ out of $100$ parts.
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What fraction of Earth's water is fresh water if the data show $3%$ fresh water?
What fraction of Earth's water is fresh water if the data show $3%$ fresh water?
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$\frac{3}{100}$. $3%$ equals $3$ out of $100$ parts.
$\frac{3}{100}$. $3%$ equals $3$ out of $100$ parts.
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Identify the correct comparison symbol for $97%$ (salt) and $3%$ (fresh).
Identify the correct comparison symbol for $97%$ (salt) and $3%$ (fresh).
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$97% > 3%$. Greater than symbol shows $97$ is larger than $3$.
$97% > 3%$. Greater than symbol shows $97$ is larger than $3$.
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Identify the correct conclusion from data showing $97%$ salt water and $3%$ fresh water.
Identify the correct conclusion from data showing $97%$ salt water and $3%$ fresh water.
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Earth has much more salt water than fresh water. $97%$ is significantly greater than $3%$.
Earth has much more salt water than fresh water. $97%$ is significantly greater than $3%$.
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What type of water has a high amount of dissolved salts: salt water or fresh water?
What type of water has a high amount of dissolved salts: salt water or fresh water?
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Salt water. Salt dissolves in ocean water, making it salty.
Salt water. Salt dissolves in ocean water, making it salty.
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Which statement is correct if a table lists salt water $97%$ and fresh water $3%$?
Which statement is correct if a table lists salt water $97%$ and fresh water $3%$?
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Salt water is the majority of Earth's water. $97%$ represents more than half, making it the majority.
Salt water is the majority of Earth's water. $97%$ represents more than half, making it the majority.
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Which is larger based on the data: $97%$ salt water or $3%$ fresh water?
Which is larger based on the data: $97%$ salt water or $3%$ fresh water?
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$97%$ salt water. Compare the percentages: $97% > 3%$.
$97%$ salt water. Compare the percentages: $97% > 3%$.
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What type of water has very little dissolved salt: salt water or fresh water?
What type of water has very little dissolved salt: salt water or fresh water?
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Fresh water. Rivers and lakes contain minimal dissolved minerals.
Fresh water. Rivers and lakes contain minimal dissolved minerals.
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If a chart shows $100$ liters total, how many liters are fresh water at $3%$?
If a chart shows $100$ liters total, how many liters are fresh water at $3%$?
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$3$ liters. $3%$ of $100$ liters equals $3$ liters.
$3$ liters. $3%$ of $100$ liters equals $3$ liters.
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If Earth had $200$ liters total, how many liters would be fresh water at $3%$?
If Earth had $200$ liters total, how many liters would be fresh water at $3%$?
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$6$ liters. $3%$ of $200$ liters: $0.03 \times 200 = 6$.
$6$ liters. $3%$ of $200$ liters: $0.03 \times 200 = 6$.
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If Earth had $200$ liters total, how many liters would be salt water at $97%$?
If Earth had $200$ liters total, how many liters would be salt water at $97%$?
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$194$ liters. $97%$ of $200$ liters: $0.97 \times 200 = 194$.
$194$ liters. $97%$ of $200$ liters: $0.97 \times 200 = 194$.
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Identify the correct reading: On a bar graph, the taller bar represents what when comparing water amounts?
Identify the correct reading: On a bar graph, the taller bar represents what when comparing water amounts?
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A greater amount (or greater percent). Height corresponds to quantity in bar graph comparisons.
A greater amount (or greater percent). Height corresponds to quantity in bar graph comparisons.
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What is the name of a data display that compares amounts using rectangular bars?
What is the name of a data display that compares amounts using rectangular bars?
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Bar graph. Bars visually compare quantities between categories.
Bar graph. Bars visually compare quantities between categories.
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What is the correct meaning of salt water when comparing Earth’s water sources?
What is the correct meaning of salt water when comparing Earth’s water sources?
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Water with dissolved salts; mostly found in oceans. Oceans contain minerals and salts dissolved from rocks and soil.
Water with dissolved salts; mostly found in oceans. Oceans contain minerals and salts dissolved from rocks and soil.
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