Renewable Water Resources Quiz
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What percentage of the world's water is estimated to exist as freshwater?

  • 2.5% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 50%
  • 10%
  • Where does nearly 70% of the freshwater occur?

  • Underground rivers
  • Ice sheets and glaciers in Antarctica, Greenland, and mountainous regions (correct)
  • Rivers and lakes
  • Atmospheric water vapor
  • Which country ranks 133 in the world in terms of water availability per person per annum?

  • India (correct)
  • Brazil
  • United States
  • China
  • What is predicted by 2025 for a large part of India?

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    What is the total renewable water resources of India estimated at?

    <p>1,897 sq km per annum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

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    • Only 2.5% of the world's water is estimated to exist as freshwater.
    • Nearly 70% of the freshwater occurs in the form of ice caps, glaciers, and permanent snow.
    • India ranks 133 in the world in terms of water availability per person per annum.
    • By 2025, a large part of India is predicted to face water scarcity.
    • The total renewable water resources of India are estimated at approximately 4,000 billion cubic meters.

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    Test your knowledge about the renewability of freshwater and the hydrological cycle with this quiz. Learn about the sources and sustainability of the world's freshwater resources.

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