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Of the total amount of available water on the earth what percent is frozen at the poles

2%

The solid portion of the earth

The solid portion of the Earth is known as the crust. Much of the interior is liquid stone, or magma, because of the high temperature. The core is thought to be liquid iron.

-Also known as the LITHOSPHERE (:

What percent of the earth's available water is fresh water

3%


3%
The gaseous portion of the earth

atmosphere

What ocean was discovered by Greek explorer pytheas

Arctic Ocean

The forming of water droplets and clouds in the atmosphere

condensation

What ocean was first explored by Phoenician traders as they traveled to Spain and Morocco

No ocean. The Phonecians were masters.of the Mediterranean though.

Pounds of water would likely be found in a person who weighs 145 pounds

94

Pounds of water would likely be found in a person who weighs 200 pounds

130

This climate is typical of the northwestern United states

marine

Which is a deepest SEA on the Earth

the deepest ocean in the world is the pacific ocean

Which region of the Sun is the source for extreme ultraviolet light and x-ray emissions

corona is the answer your looking for

What is it called when high winds blow toward a continent from the sea bringing heavy rainfall and flooding during the summer months

A monsoon is the term used to define a shifting weather pattern based on season and temperature. Therefore a monsoon blows toward a continent from the sea bringing heavy rainfall during the summer months.

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