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Across the last 4 chapters, we studied many different aspects of water. Here is more information about the availability of water on our Earth. Look at them carefully and explain the availability of water resources on the Earth. |
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Answer» 71% of our Earth is covered with water. a) Out of the total water on earth, 97% is saline water and 3% is freshwater. b) Out of the total freshwater, icecaps and glaciers are 68.7%, groundwater 30.1%, surface water is 0.3% and other is 0.9%. c) Out of the total fresh surface water, lakes are 87%, swamps are 11% and rivers are 2%. |
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