Water Life Cycle Of Water Essay

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INTRODUCTION
Water is a common chemical substance on planet Earth. In fact, Earth is sometimes called the “water planet” because almost 75% of its surface is covered with water. The term water generally refers to its liquid state, and water is a liquid over a wide range of temperatures on Earth. However, water also occurs on Earth as a solid (ice) and as a gas (water vapour). Water is a simple molecule, containing just three atoms and each molecule of water consists of one atom of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen. The oxygen atom in a water molecule attracts electrons more strongly than the hydrogen atoms do. I understand that fact that water in its liquid state is needed by all living things. The Hydrogen bonds in water cause water to expand when it freezes. Therefore, it causes ice to have a lower density (mass/volume) than liquid water. The lower density of ice floats on water.
One of the Elements of my lifestyle affected and impacted by the life circle of water
Studies shows that most of the water on planet Earth is contained of saltwater especially in the oceans. Water has a special role to play in my entire life, Water as I understand is colourless, odourless and transparent. A medical research carried out a research and discovered that adult living in a temperate climate …show more content…

According to World Business Council for Sustainable Development, it applies to situations where there is not enough water for all to use, whether on agricultural, industrial or domestic. Countries such as North Africa, Middle East, India, China and more has begun to experience regular water stress. Recent studies show that more than 50 countries on five continents are said to be at risk of conflict over water. In the main time, the livestock sector is another major contributor to water shortage in our world

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