That should say “1% of the Earth’s surface water at any given time…” since scientists are not certain about how much water exists in, or the potability of the “fossil water” trapped in underground oceans under Antarctica and the Arctic polar cap. Also evaporation from the oceans accounts for the majority of the airborne humidity that later condenses into precipitation replenishing the drinkable water.
More interesting (at least to me) is the fact that the same water we drink today has existed on Earth in one form or another since this ball of mud first cooled to the point that stable chemical compounds could exist
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
Where do the Silver Snipers even congregate? Hoboken, New Jersey or somewhere?
Neo Stryder over 6 years ago
To me is more interesting how Ocean Spray floods the cranberries field to harvest them.
BearsDown Premium Member over 6 years ago
And the Great Lakes hold 21% of that 1%.
h.v.greenman over 6 years ago
That should say “1% of the Earth’s surface water at any given time…” since scientists are not certain about how much water exists in, or the potability of the “fossil water” trapped in underground oceans under Antarctica and the Arctic polar cap. Also evaporation from the oceans accounts for the majority of the airborne humidity that later condenses into precipitation replenishing the drinkable water.
More interesting (at least to me) is the fact that the same water we drink today has existed on Earth in one form or another since this ball of mud first cooled to the point that stable chemical compounds could exist
tuslog1964 over 6 years ago
And don’t forget the new water being generated as gas is being burned in your furnace.
paranormal over 6 years ago
Ocean water is drinkable with the help of a desalination plant.