Hydrosphere Flashcards
1
Q
Why is water so important?
A
Water is our basic need. It accounts for 71% of our Earths surface
2
Q
What percentage of all water is fresh and can be drunk.
A
2.5%
3
Q
What percentage of freshwater is ice caps and glaciers?
A
79%
4
Q
What is the main thing we spend our water on, on a daily basis?
A
Flushing the toilet.
5
Q
In what century did most people have access to clean piped water?
A
The 18th century.
