Question

Why is there a shortage of water event but it occupies about 71% of the Earth,s 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.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

It's because the large quantity of water is saline & polluted .Thus it's unfit for drinking .Hence there is a shortage for water.