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Science Explainer: Dwindling freshwater resources

By Formative Staff
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage Dwindling freshwater resources. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Dwindling freshwater resources. Then answer the questions below.
Required
Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

All but 2.5 percent of the Earth's water is ______________ that cannot be used for drinking. Of the remaining water, the largest amount is in the form of ________. Less than one percent of __________________ is available for human use.
Other Answer Choices:
ground water
surface water
saltwater
ice
fresh water
Required

Drag each statement to the correct box to show whether it describes an issue related to the availability of safe drinking water or water used in fishing and agriculture.

  • has become an important goal for international organizations
  • is very important for economic development throughout the world
  • leads to millions of deaths every year throughout the world
  • allows for both a major source of food and income
  • Safe drinking water
  • Fishing and agriculture
Required

Which statements are true about the availability of freshwater? Select two correct answers.