Water Resources 101

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Which percentage of the Earth's water is salt water?

  • 3%
  • 30%
  • 97% (correct)
  • 70%

Where is the majority of the Earth's fresh water found?

  • Surface water
  • Glaciers and polar ice caps (correct)
  • Groundwater
  • In the air

What are natural sources of fresh water?

  • Surface water, under river flow, groundwater, and frozen water (correct)
  • Salt water and polar ice caps
  • Treated wastewater and desalinated seawater
  • Glaciers and underground caves

What are some human uses of water resources?

<p>Agricultural, industrial, household, recreational, and environmental activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some threats to water resources?

<p>Water scarcity, water pollution, water conflict, and climate change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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