10 Questions
What percentage of the earth's water is fresh water?
3%
Where is the majority of fresh water stored on earth?
Polar ice-caps and glaciers
What is the main cause of contamination of drinking water mentioned in the text?
Biological sources such as human and animal fecal wastes
Which water source is too salty for drinking, agriculture, and industrial purposes?
Seas
Where does the fresh water used by humans come from?
Surface water and ground water
What percentage of the earth's water is salt water of the seas?
97%
Where is the majority of fresh water stored on earth?
In polar ice-caps and glaciers
What is the main cause of contamination of drinking water mentioned in the text?
Biological sources such as human and animal fecal wastes
What percentage of fresh water is found as underground water?
25%
Which source provides the fresh water used by humans?
Surface water
Test your knowledge about water contamination with this informative quiz. Explore the various sources of water pollution and its impact on human health and the environment. Learn about the importance of clean, safe water for consumption and ways to prevent water contamination.
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