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Freshwater
Water covers nearly three-quarters of the earth's surface, mainly in oceans but also as rivers, lakes, snow and glaciers. Water is also found in the atmosphere and underground. Over 97% of the earth's water is salty with the remainder in various forms of freshwater.
List of Topics:
Distribution of Freshwater — Read about Distribution of Freshwater
- Drainage Patterns Map | Read about this map
- Glaciers and Icefields Map | Read about this map
- Groundwater Map | Read about this map
- Wetlands Map | Read about this map
Recreational Uses — Read about Recreational Uses
- Canoeing, Kayaking and Sailing Map | Read about this map
- Power Boating Map | Read about this map
- Recreational Fishing Map | Read about this map
- Swimming Map | Read about this map
Water Consumption — Read about Water Consumption
- Agricultural Water Consumption/Irrigation Map | Read about this map
- Commercial and Institutional Water Consumption, 1999 Map | Read about this map
- Domestic Water Consumption, 1999 Map | Read about this map
- Industrial Water Consumption, 1999 Map | Read about this map
- Hydroelectric Generation Map | Read about this map
