What percentage of water on the planet is freshwater?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

2.5%
2.5%

51%
51%

68.7%
68.7%

30.1%
30.1%
Question 2
What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth? (refer to the diagram above)(1 point)
Responses

Groundwater
Groundwater

Surface Water
Surface Water

Glaciers and Ice caps
Glaciers and Ice caps

Ground Ice and Permafrost
Ground Ice and Permafrost
Question 3
Why is it important that we conserve water?(1 point)
Responses

Water conservation makes oceans rise at a slower rate.
Water conservation makes oceans rise at a slower rate.

Water is unlimited, so we don't need to worry about running out.
Water is unlimited, so we don't need to worry about running out.

Conserving water prevents global warming from occurring.
Conserving water prevents global warming from occurring.

Water is a limited resource, and conserving it ensures future generations have access to clean water.
Water is a limited resource, and conserving it ensures future generations have access to clean water.

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers to your questions:

Question 1: What percentage of water on the planet is freshwater?

• 2.5%

Question 2: What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?

• Glaciers and Ice caps

Question 3: Why is it important that we conserve water?

• Water is a limited resource, and conserving it ensures future generations have access to clean water.