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It isn't! Water has many useful properties such as cohesion and adhesion. It is also renewable. I see no clear limitations of water. Alternate answer: It is possible the person asking the question was speaking of limited water in the context of fresh water and the forecasts of severe shortages as time goes on and population continues to rise. If so it is because water is a limited resource. It is true it is renewable but just as is the case with lumber, if you use wood at a faster rate than you can grow trees you will eventually run out. Such is the case with fresh water. There are many things people can do to alleviate water shortages such as the numerous ways of conservation. There is also the ability to desalinate ocean water but the cost and then logistical problems of getting it where it is needed come into play. Water isn't a guarantee either. As we continue to warm our planet weather patterns are changing and area that were once wet and fertile may become arid. Water is 2 hydrogen atoms combined with 1 oxygen atom. The scientific law of conservation tells us matter can not be destroyed, just changed. It is not impossible to coceive of an atmosphere that is no longer conducive to the formation of water molecules and if that occurs we are screwed!
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Because the other 97% is pure saltwater and its too salty to even drink it like normal water.
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∙ 12y agoBecause its all either polluted, salty or too deep to reach.
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∙ 11y agoLand is one of the four resouces, freshwater comes under it. Land means more then it sounds.
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∙ 11y agoits not
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Do zebras drink fresh water or salt water?
they drink water from a lake or river so that water is basicly fresh water so i guess you can say fresh water
Does salt water float over fresh water?
no< fresh water will become mixed with the salt water
Why rock is weathering reduced in deserts?
moisture is lacking and organic acids are scarce
Why is gray water so important?
If activities like watering the lawn or flushing the toilet were done with grey water instead of fresh water, more fresh water would be conserved.
When would slime molds likely to gather to form one large structure?
when food and water are scarce :)
Why is water considered a scarce resource?
Water is considered as a scarce resource as fresh water occupies only 3% of total water found on earth.
Why water considered a scarce resource?
Water is considered as a scarce resource as fresh water occupies only 3% of total water found on earth.
Why fresh water is becoming scarce?
It is not known when exactly when the fresh water supply will finish. However, as the world becomes more populated, the demand for water will increase and the 1% of available fresh water will be consumed faster.
Why is water so important in Pakistan?
Water is scarce there
How is fresh water scarce in Antarctica?
There is no fresh water in Antarctica. All the water on the continent is frozen. When heat is applied to it, it becomes fresh, potable water.
Why water is scarce?
Liquid water is scarce in the solar system because it exists within a very narrow range of temperatures. Fresh water on Earth is scarce in some areas because the climate does not supply all areas of the globe with equal precipitation. Water of any kind is scarce in continental regions with high average temperatures, because open sources are subject to evaporation. Surface water is especially vulnerable to a buildup of dissolved alkali minerals and salts.
When water scarce?
Liquid water is scarce in the solar system because it exists within a very narrow range of temperatures. Fresh water on Earth is scarce in some areas because the climate does not supply all areas of the globe with equal precipitation. Water of any kind is scarce in continental regions with high average temperatures, because open sources are subject to evaporation. Surface water is especially vulnerable to a buildup of dissolved alkali minerals and salts.
Is water scarce in Antarctica?
There isn't much drinking water because almost all of the water is frozen. The snow can be thawed to give fresh water. The rainfall in Antarctica is very low.
Do zebras drink fresh water or salt water?
they drink water from a lake or river so that water is basicly fresh water so i guess you can say fresh water
Do Herons drink salt water or fresh water?
Herons are found in fresh water enviroments, so they drink fresh water.
Was water scarce in the Revolutionary War?
No, water was not scarce in the Revolutionary War. The Americans were lacking, clothes and ammunition, while the redcoats had plenty. But no, water was not scarce.
Does a squid live in fresh water?
No there are no fresh water squids on record so far.
