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Why is majority of earth freshwater not readily available for your use?
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Where is the majority of the Earth's freshwater stored?
The majority of earth's freshwater (about 70% of it) is stored in glaciers and ice caps, mainly found in Antarctica and Greenland. The rest of earth's freshwater is found in lakes, streams, rivers, etc.
Where is the rest of the freshwater found other than wells?
The vast majority of the freshwater on Earth is frozen in glaciers and in the antarctic ice sheet. Another common place you might find fresh water is in rivers and lakes...
How does the amount of freshwater on Earth compare to the amount of saltwater on Earth?
Freshwater - about 40% Saltwater - 60%
How much of Earth's freshwater is found underground?
22%
What percent of the water on earth is frozen freshwater?
2.25%
How many percentage fresh water available for human consumption?
Roughly 1% of the world's freshwater is readily available for human consumption in the form of rivers, lakes, and groundwater. The majority of Earth's freshwater is locked up in glaciers and ice caps, making it inaccessible for immediate use.
Where does a majority of the freshwater on earth come from?
CANADA!
Where is majority of the earth's freshwater stored?
The majority of earth's freshwater (about 70% of it) is stored in glaciers and ice caps, mainly found in Antarctica and Greenland. The rest of earth's freshwater is found in lakes, streams, rivers, etc.
Where is the majority of the Earth's freshwater stored?
The majority of earth's freshwater (about 70% of it) is stored in glaciers and ice caps, mainly found in Antarctica and Greenland. The rest of earth's freshwater is found in lakes, streams, rivers, etc.
What is second majority of earth's freshwater contained?
In lakes, and rivers
Where is the majority of freshwater on earth?
Ice is technically freshwater so in glaciers, and some lakes or ponds are freshwater.
How much water is available as freshwater?
Of all the water on earth, , only 2.59% is avalible as freshwater
Is the majority of water on the earth usable by plants and animals?
Only one percent. Visual: one teaspoon compared to a gallon container
Where is the rest of the freshwater found other than wells?
The vast majority of the freshwater on Earth is frozen in glaciers and in the antarctic ice sheet. Another common place you might find fresh water is in rivers and lakes...
Do the lobster need to be in the lake?
Tasmania has fresh water lobsters and they are the largest freshwater invertebrate on earth. The Blue Lobster can be kept in freshwater tanks and can grow up to one foot in length. Freshwater lobsters are produced in Viet Nam. But, salt water lobsters are in the majority
Why does earth have freshwater?
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How does the amount of freshwater on Earth compare to the amount of saltwater on Earth?
Freshwater - about 40% Saltwater - 60%
