5 Questions
What percentage of the world's water is estimated to exist as freshwater?
2.5%
Where does nearly 70% of the freshwater occur?
Ice sheets and glaciers in Antarctica, Greenland, and mountainous regions
Which country ranks 133 in the world in terms of water availability per person per annum?
India
What is predicted by 2025 for a large part of India?
Join countries or regions having absolute water scarcity
What is the total renewable water resources of India estimated at?
1,897 sq km per annum
Study Notes
Water Availability
- 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.
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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