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    The major sources of water on Earth are oceans (97.25% of total water), ice caps and glaciers (2.05%), and groundwater (0.68%). Smaller sources include lakes (0.01%), soil moisture (0.005%), the atmosphere (0.001%), streams and rivers (0.0001%), and the biosphere (0.00004%). Most water exists in oceans, with the largest reserves underground or locked in ice.

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    The major sources of water on Earth are oceans (97.25% of total water), ice caps and glaciers (2.05%), and groundwater (0.68%). Smaller sources include lakes (0.01%), soil moisture (0.005%), the atmosphere (0.001%), streams and rivers (0.0001%), and the biosphere (0.00004%). Most water exists in oceans, with the largest reserves underground or locked in ice.

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    Lecture 2. Hydrologic Cycle

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    The major sources of water on Earth are oceans (97.25% of total water), ice caps and glaciers (2.05%), and groundwater (0.68%). Smaller sources include lakes (0.01%), soil moisture (0.005%), the atmosphere (0.001%), streams and rivers (0.0001%), and the biosphere (0.00004%). Most water exists in oceans, with the largest reserves underground or locked in ice.

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    Land and Water Conservation Engineering

    WHAT ARE THE MAJOR


    SOURCES OF WATER?
    MAJOR SOURCES OF WATER

    RAINWATER SURFACE WATER GROUNDWATER


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    RESERVOIR VOLUME PERCENT OF TOTAL


    (Cubic km x 1,000,000)
    Oceans 1370 97.25
    Ice Caps and Glaciers 29 2.05
    Groundwater 9.5 0.68
    Lakes 0.125 0.01
    Soil Moisture 0.065 0.005
    Atmosphere 0.013 0.001
    Streams and Rivers 0.0017 0.0001
    Biosphere 0.0006 0.00004
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