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The US Geological Survey website shows the total amount of water on Earth and compares it to how much drinkable water is available. Graphs show where water is located and the percentage of fresh water. There is also a graph showing the total withdrawals of water in 2010 and where the withdrawals came from. The website has several tabs. Clicking on a tab generates more information about water and the water cycle, as well as activities.
This Earth Rocks! video describes each of the oceans on Earth and where they are located. The video also explains the depths of the different parts of the ocean. It continues to talk about where all of the water on Earth can be found including glaciers, ground water, and the atmosphere. There is a brief quiz section in the middle of the video. The answers to the quiz are displayed shortly after the quiz is displayed. There is another quiz at the end of the video with the answers being shown shortly after the quiz is displayed.