About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water.
71% of Earth's surface is covered with water and rest 29% with land. Out of this 71%, 97% is saltwater while only 3% is freshwater.
Earth is called the blue planet because 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water, but we still face and hear stories about water shortage. What can be the possible reason for this?
How much surface of the earth is covered with water?