Question

Nearly 71% of the earth is covered with water. Despite this there is water scarcity. How?

Answer 1

Answer:

Water scarcity is an abstract concept to many and a stark reality for others. It is the result of myriad environmental, political, economic, and social forces. Freshwater makes up a very small fraction of all water on the planet. While nearly 70 percent of the world is covered by water, only 2.5 percent of it is fresh.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

This is because most of the water present on earth is saline

We however cannot use saline water for our consumption!!!!!