I WONDER - How Much Water On Earth Is Fresh?

Earth, known as the Blue Planet, has only 2.5% fresh water, with just 0.3% accessible for human use. Most fresh water is trapped in glaciers, deep underground, or in the atmosphere. This limited availability highlights the critical need for effective water management and conservation to support billions of people and ecosystems.

What percentage of Earth's total water is fresh and accessible to humans?

• 5%

• 0.3%

• 2.5%

• 10%

What is the primary reason Earth is called the Blue Planet?

• Its atmospheric water

• Its vast oceans

• Its large glaciers

• Its deep underground reservoirs

What is the significance of the 0.3% figure mentioned in the context of Earth's water?

• It is the percentage of water in the atmosphere

• It represents the total water on Earth

• It is the percentage of fresh water in glaciers

• It is the percentage of fresh water accessible to humans

Where is most of Earth's fresh water found?

• In shallow underground sources

• In the atmosphere

• In rivers and lakes

• In glaciers and deep underground

Why is it crucial to manage and conserve fresh water?

• To ensure it meets the needs of people and ecosystems

• To increase ocean levels

• To prevent water pollution

• To reduce rainfall