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Science Explainer: Dwindling freshwater resources

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Read the passage Dwindling freshwater resources. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Dwindling freshwater resources. Then answer the questions below.
Required
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

All but 2.5 percent of the Earth's water is ______________ that cannot be used for drinking. Of the remaining water, the largest amount is in the form of ________. Less than one percent of __________________ is available for human use.
Other Answer Choices:
ground water
surface water
saltwater
ice
fresh water
Required
2

Drag each statement to the correct box to show whether it describes an issue related to the availability of safe drinking water or water used in fishing and agriculture.

  • has become an important goal for international organizations
  • allows for both a major source of food and income
  • leads to millions of deaths every year throughout the world
  • is very important for economic development throughout the world
  • Safe drinking water
  • Fishing and agriculture
Required
1

Which statements are true about the availability of freshwater? Select two correct answers.