Understanding Freshwater: Sources, Uses & Conservation

Freshwater

* Freshwater is water found in lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, and wetlands.

* It is distinct from saltwater, which is found in oceans and seas.

* Freshwater is essential for life on Earth. It is used for drinking, irrigation, transportation, and industry.

* The quality of freshwater is threatened by pollution, climate change, and other human activities.

Here are some additional things to know about freshwater:

* Freshwater is a finite resource. The total amount of freshwater on Earth is estimated to be about 2.5% of all the water on Earth.

* Most of the world's freshwater is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.

* The amount of freshwater available for human use is decreasing due to climate change and other human activities.

* Water pollution is a major threat to freshwater quality.

* Climate change is also affecting freshwater quality.

* The quality of freshwater is essential for human health.

* Freshwater is used for drinking, irrigation, transportation, and industry.

* The demand for freshwater is increasing due to population growth and economic development.

* We need to protect and conserve freshwater resources.