Water and its Classification

Question 1

Is water renewable or non-renewable?

Answer 1

Renewable- constant supply due to the water cycle.

Question 2

What are the classifications of water?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Percentage of salty water on the Earth?

Answer 3

97% of Earth’s water.

Question 4

Percentage of fresh water?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is water scarcity?

Answer 5

Decreased quantity in the amount of water.

Question 6

How does water scarcity occur?

Answer 6

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