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What are the main sources of fresh water on land?

The main sources of fresh water on land are snow and rain which fall as precipitation.


If there was 6 inches of snow when it melted how much water would you have?

For every inch of snow, it roughly equates to about 1/10th of an inch of water once melted. Therefore, if there were 6 inches of snow, it would result in approximately 0.6 inches of water once melted.


Rain and snow are the primary sources of what kind of water?

Rain and snow are both sources of precipitation. They soak in or melt in to the earth recharging fresh water stores.


Where does ice go when it is melted?

When ice melts it becomes water again and eventually evaporates to become rain or snow.


What does rain and snow provide us with?

Fresh water. If there was no rain and snow the standing pools of water (dams, lakes etc) would slowly drain into the ocean leaving us with only salt water to drink.


Can you eat melted snow?

I assume that melted snow is water, just purified through the water cycle and unpurified by being on the ground. To answer your question, you would have to drink melted snow.


Is rain water the same as snow water?

Rain water and snow water are both forms of precipitation, but snow water is snow that has melted into liquid form. They may contain different impurities based on the environment and conditions in which they were formed.


The name for half frozen rain or half melted snow?

Cold slush. Or just- slush. Or patchy ice, patchy snow. Hope this helps, :D


What is the name of half frozen rain or half melted snow?

sleet


Is rain or melted snow soaking into the ground aquifier or groundwater?

aquifer


Where does all fresh water come from?

Fresh water mainly comes from precipitation in the form of rain and snow. This water is stored in various sources such as rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers. It can also come from sources like glaciers, ice caps, and reservoirs.


Rain or melted snow soaking into the ground is aquifier or groundwater?

Rain or melted snow soaking into the ground forms groundwater, which is stored in underground aquifers. Aquifers are layers of rock or sediment that can hold and transmit water. Groundwater is an important source of freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and sustaining ecosystems.