Water and its Classification Flashcards

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Is water renewable or non-renewable?

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Renewable- constant supply due to the water cycle.

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What are the classifications of water?

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Surface water (which can be consumed if it flows)
Ice (fresh water)
Salt water
Water vapour

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Percentage of salty water on the Earth?

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97% of Earth’s water.

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Percentage of fresh water?

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3% of Earth’s water:
Glaciers/sow - 68.9%
Ground water - 30.8%
Lakes and rivers 0.3%

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What is water scarcity?

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Decreased quantity in the amount of water.

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How does water scarcity occur?

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  1. Economy (country is too poor to afford proper filtration systems)
  2. Geographic/environment of the land (e.g. rain shadow or land locked)
  3. Growing population may result in higher demands for water
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