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What’s in the fridge?

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Find seven clickables in the refrigerator to learn more about water.


Gallon

Groundwater

Carrot

Celery

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Watermelon
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Illustration of a gallon on a scale

Gallon

One gallon of water weighs about 8 1/2 pounds.

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Illustration of a water treatment plant

Groundwater

You know most of the water we drink here in Florida comes from water underneath the ground. This kind of water is called groundwater. The Floridan aquifer is a large aquifer that is underneath most of Florida, and it is used as a water source by many people in Florida.

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Illustration of water inside of a carrot

Carrot

Carrots are made up of about 88 percent water.

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Illustration of water inside of celery

Celery

Celery stalks are actually 94 percent water.

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Illustration of water inside of lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce is 97 percent water.

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Illustration of water inside of tomatoes

Tomatoes

Ninety-three percent of a tomato is water.

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Illustration of water inside of watermelon

Watermelon

Watermelons are about 97 percent water.

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