Asked by Mitchell Allen on Jul 12, 2024
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Of all the water on Earth,less than 3% is fresh water.
Fresh Water
Water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts (salinity) and other dissolved solids, making it suitable for drinking and supporting terrestrial life.
- Familiarize yourself with the numeric data on freshwater consumption and wastage worldwide.
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Tanner CereghinoJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
This is a widely acknowledged fact. Only around 2.5% of the water on Earth is freshwater, while the rest is saltwater. Of that small amount, much of it is trapped in glaciers, ice caps or underground aquifers, making it inaccessible for human use.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the numeric data on freshwater consumption and wastage worldwide.