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tiara099 · **on:** Jul 13, 2018

Research the practicality of using the atmosphere, oceans, and ice sheets as
sources of freshwater. Are any of these reservoirs currently in use? If so, by
whom? If not, why do you think they are not used? Ice sheets What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Research the practicality of using the atmosphere, oceans, and ice sheets as
sources of freshwater. Are any of these reservoirs currently in use? If so, by
whom? If not, why do you think they are not used? Oceans What will be an ideal response?

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary. It is unknown if the ice sheets are being used as a drinking water
source at this time. The relative inaccessibility of the water in the ice is the main reason
why this source is not being used.

Answer to Question 2

Answers will vary. Some countries in the Middle East are investigating the use of
saltwater for a drinking water supply (and some countries are already using saltwater
as a source through desalination).