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The reason why fresh water is considered a limited resource is because the large majority of water on earth is saltwater. 97 percent of the earth's water supply is saltwater and only 2.5 percent is fresh water, some of which is snow and ice.
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Why is water considered a scarce resource?
Water is considered as a scarce resource as fresh water occupies only 3% of total water found on earth.
Why water considered a scarce resource?
Water is considered as a scarce resource as fresh water occupies only 3% of total water found on earth.
Why is fresh water a limited resource in Kuwait?
Is there any sea water around the island then it is limited.
How is fresh water both a renewable and a limited resource?
Its renewable because the ecosystem collects and purifies the fresh water. Its limited because the earth is only made up of 3% of fresh water and most of the other half is locked up in ice at the Poles.
Why is water a limited resource?
its not.
Why water is considered to be a resource that is in short supply when there is so much of it on earth?
because most of the earths water is salt water and there us only 2.5% of fresh water on the earth =D
Is water fresh on earth limited?
its not.
How is fresh water limited on earth?
its not.
Is fresh water a natural resource?
Yes, it is. Any kind of water whether it is impure or pure, water will always be a natural resource.
Example of scarcity?
the demand for fresh water is unlimited, while the resources for fresh water are limited
What is a type of resource and why?
Fresh water is a resource because water is necessary for humans to thrive. Iron ore is a resource because it can be refined and molded into salable products.
Why is fresh water described as a renewable resource?
Because the water cycle takes place. It ensures a continuous supply of fresh water on Earth.
