Sources of Water

Water on EarthSources of Water

Water is an important natural resource. The quantity of water available on the Earth is huge but its distribution is not uniform.

Water on EarthSources of Water

About three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. About 97.4% of water on Earth is found in five oceans.

Water on EarthSources of Water

Of the remaining 2.6% about 2% is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. So, only 0.6% is available in liquid form.

Water on EarthSources of Water

Around 0.59% is present as ground water in the vacant spaces between rocks. So, only 0.1% is available as fresh water on the surface of the Earth.

Water on EarthSources of Water

A small percentage of water is present in the sky in the gaseous form as clouds.It comes down as rain and ultimately flows into the sea. Lets learn about the

various sources of water on Earth.

Water on EarthSources of Water

Oceans and SeasSources of Water

Most of the water on Earth is stored in seas and oceans. This water cannot be used due to large quantity of salts dissolved in it. However, oceans are

the ultimate source of all water on Earth.

Polar Ice CapsSources of Water

The water in the Arctic and the Antarctic is frozen into glaciers and polar ice caps. The water present in high mountain ranges is also frozen. Although this water

is pure, it is not available for human consumption.

Rain WaterSources of Water

Rain Water is a major source of water. Rain water flows into rivers and finds its way back into the sea. Rain water also gets stored in some natural and artificial lakes.

Rain WaterSources of Water

Large areas of land depend upon rain water for irrigation.

Ground WaterSources of Water

Ground water is the water that seeps through the soil and collects above the non-porous rocks deep under the ground. This water can be extracted

for use by digging wells and borewells.

Ground WaterSources of Water

The ground water is pumped out by farmers to be used for irrigation. In cities, the ground water is used for domestic and industrial purposes.

Surface WaterSources of Water

Rain water that is found on the surface of the Earth is called surface water. It collects in rivers, lakes, ponds, canals and springs.

RiverSources of Water

Rivers are important source of water.

LakeSources of Water

Rain water that is found on the surface of the Earth is called surface water. It collects in rivers, lakes, ponds, canals and springs. Rivers are important source of water.

SpringSources of Water

Rain water that is found on the surface of the Earth is called surface water. It collects in rivers, lakes, ponds, canals and springs. Rivers are important source of water.

DamSources of Water

However, most rivers get flooded during the monsoons and have lower levels of water during the rest of the year. To solve this problem, dams are constructed

at suitable locations on rivers.

This presentation is a result of my experiences while I was helping out my son with his school assignments and project work. I am happy to share this with other students and their parents. Hope you find this informative and useful. Thank you.

- Prashant Mahajan -

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