Only about 3% of all the water on Earth is freshwater. The remaining 97% is saltwater, found in oceans and seas. Even within this 3% freshwater: A large portion is frozen in glaciers and ice caps Some water is stored as groundwater Only a very small amount is available in rivers, lakes, and ponds This means very little freshwater is easily available for drinking, farming, and daily use. Water on Earth – Facts About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Only 3% of Earth’s water is freshwater , and 97% is saltwater . Less than 1% of freshwater is easily available for human use. Most freshwater is locked in glaciers and ice caps . Groundwater is the largest source of usable freshwater for humans. Rivers, lakes, and ponds together hold a very tiny amount of freshwater . Johads in Rajasthan are traditional structures used to store rainwater. Salt pans in Gujarat produce a large amount of India’s salt. The largest ocean on Earth is the Pacific Ocean...
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