Question

'Three fourth of earth's surface is covered with water but still there is scarcity of water across the globe'.Explain any 5 points

Answer 1

1) The availability of water resources varies over space and time.
2) Water scarcity is caused due to over-exploitation of water resources.
3) Excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups.

Answer 2

Answer:

3/4 th of the earth's surface is covered with water there is still scarcity of water across the globe. this is because: Around 97% of total water is in oceans which is salty and not fit for human consumption. Out of reamining 3% fresh water, only 1% is available to us in form of rivers, lakes and streams.