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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Paper 1 structured question: Global water distribution

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Global water distribution

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Understanding the distribution of water on Earth is essential for managing water resources.

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Water Distribution on Earth

Earth's water is mostly found in oceans, with a small percentage as freshwater. Freshwater is stored in ice sheets, glaciers, groundwater, the atmosphere, lakes, and rivers.

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    Describe the main sources of freshwater on Earth.

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Water Distribution Facts

Oceans contain about 97% of Earth's water. Freshwater makes up about 3%, mostly in ice sheets and glaciers. Groundwater and surface water like lakes and rivers hold the rest.

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    Explain why freshwater is a limited resource despite covering a small percentage of Earth's water.

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