3%
Roughly 1% of the Earth's water is considered usable for drinking, with the majority being in the form of freshwater. However, only a fraction of that 1% is easily accessible due to factors such as pollution and contamination.
Earth's usable freshwater resources are obtained from rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and underground aquifers. These sources provide water for drinking, agriculture, industry, and other human activities. However, due to pollution, over-extraction, and climate change, the availability and quality of freshwater resources are becoming increasingly threatened.
Freshwater makes up about 2.5% of the total water on Earth, while saltwater makes up about 97.5%.
1% or less
Around 97% of Earth's water is saltwater, found in oceans, seas, and saltwater lakes. Only about 3% of Earth's water is freshwater, and of that, less than 1% is easily accessible for use by humans in rivers, lakes, and underground sources.
Any freshwater on Earth is usable
Freshwater. 2% is frozen in glaciers. 1% is usable. Of the 1%, .5% is underground and the other .5% is lakes, rivers, and streams
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Roughly 1% of the Earth's water is considered usable for drinking, with the majority being in the form of freshwater. However, only a fraction of that 1% is easily accessible due to factors such as pollution and contamination.
Earth's usable freshwater resources are obtained from rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and underground aquifers. These sources provide water for drinking, agriculture, industry, and other human activities. However, due to pollution, over-extraction, and climate change, the availability and quality of freshwater resources are becoming increasingly threatened.
The largest source of freshwater on earth is ice sheets, glaciers, and icebergs. The Great Lakes are the largest fresh water on the planet.
About 70% of the world's freshwater is used in farming.
10%
25%
25%
Not very much. Freshwater makes up only about 2% of the entire Earth.
Freshwater makes up about 2.5% of the total water on Earth, while saltwater makes up about 97.5%.