Water: Freshwater

The video discusses the limited coverage of freshwater on Earth's surface, which is only 2-3%. Despite this, freshwater is vital for human consumption and transportation. It highlights the significance of lakes and rivers as sources of drinking water and as transportation routes. The video also categorizes freshwater biomes into two types: running water, which includes streams and rivers, and standing water, such as lakes and ponds.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by freshwater?

• 1-2%

• 2-3%

• 3-4%

• 4-5%

Which of the following is a significant use of freshwater?

• Providing drinking water

• Irrigating deserts

• Cooling industrial machines

• Generating electricity

Freshwater serves as a route for which mode of transportation?

• Trains

• Airplanes

• Ships

• Bicycles

Which of the following is an example of running water in freshwater biomes?

• Oceans

• Streams

• Ponds

• Lakes

Standing water in freshwater biomes includes which of the following?

• Lakes

• Streams

• Waterfalls

• Rivers