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Why do leeches live in some kinds of deserts?
Most leeches require permanent fresh water to survive athough a few species can survive in damp soil. Therefore the only places a leech could survive in a desert are in an oasis, river or other source of permanent water.
Can leeches live in the ocean?
no
What percentage of the water found on the earth is fresh water?
3%
How much of fresh water is found in surface water like river steams and lakes?
Only about 1.7% of earths water is drinkable fresh water, so conserve it! Most of the fresh water is found in glaciers
What medical instruments were used when a doctor leeched someone?
The only medical instrument that would have been used when a doctor used leeches was a knife. Leeches are small parasites found in water. They suck blood, so sometimes a doctor would cut a person before adding the leeches.
Is volvox found in fresh or salt water?
Volvox and all of its close relatives are found only in freshwater.
Is fresh water only found in the frozen state such as in the glaciers?
No, fresh water is not only found in a frozen state like glaciers. While a significant portion of the Earth's fresh water is stored in glaciers and ice caps, fresh water is also present in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and atmospheric moisture. These sources provide essential water for ecosystems, human consumption, and agriculture, making fresh water accessible in various forms beyond just ice.
Does Hawaii have leeches?
Yes, but only in places that are swampy. In other words, leeches are rare in Hawaii.
What percent of all water on earth is found in the ocean ocean?
~71% of the earth is covered with water, of that ~97% is salt and ~3% is fresh (2% of fresh water is frozen, only about 1% is available)
Is there more fresh water than salt water on the earth surface?
No, salt water accounts for about 97% of Earth's water, while fresh water only makes up about 3%. This fresh water is primarily found in ice caps, glaciers, lakes, and underground aquifers.
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.
