Chapter 13 – Living in the Environment/ 12th ed

About 97.4% by volume is found in the oceans and is too salty for drinking, irrigation or industry (except as a coolant). ... or desert (27%), and its population is expected to increase from 800 million to 1.3 billion between 2000 and 2025. ... and a German paper plant nearby eliminated water use by completely recycling and purifying its water ... ................
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