Types of Water Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are enviromental resources?
Environmental resources are natural resources that have originated directly from the biophysical environment, such as water.
Why is water classified as a renewable?
The operation of water cycle processes enables the replenishment of ground, surface and stored water sources.
What are the 2 types of water that made up earths water?
Saline (ocean), fresh water
What percentage does saline make up?
97%
What percentage does fresh water make up?
3%
From the fresh water, what types of water are there? (4)
Groundwater, glaciers, surface water, other
What percentage does groundwater make up?
30.1%
What percentage do glaciers make up?
68.7%
What percentage does surface water make up?
0.3%
What percentage does other make up?
0.9%
From the surface water, what types of water are there? (3)
Lakes, rivers, swamps
What percentage do rivers make up?
2%
What percentage do swamps make up?
11%
What percentage do lakes make up?
87%
