A usable water source is one that can be used by humans for drinking or agriculture. Identify the water reservoirs as usable or unusable based on their current state. oceans rivers glaciers freshwater lakes groundwater
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Oceans: Unusable. The water in oceans is saline and not suitable for drinking or agriculture without desalination. Show more…
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