Question

why is there a shortage of water even though it occupies about 71% of the earths surface

Answer 1

Answer:

Because all the 71 % is in the form of salty water present in oceans and seas. so It cannot be utilised for daily purposes like bathing ,drinking etc. so for clean water there is only 3 % clean.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because all the 71 % is in the form of salty water present in oceans and seas. so It cannot be utilised for daily purposes like bathing ,drinking etc. so for clean water there is only 3 % clean.