Most of the water in the world is distributed in

Water resources in the world are very precious, most of which are in the ocean. According to statistics, 70% of the earth's surface area is ocean, which accounts for 765,438+0% of the earth's surface area. Therefore, it can be said that most of the water in the world is distributed in the ocean.

The ocean is the largest reservoir on the earth, which contains huge water resources. According to the data of the International Maritime Organization, the total volume of seawater in the world is 654.38+332 billion cubic kilometers, accounting for 97.2% of the total water volume of the earth. Among them, the Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world, with an area of179.7 million square kilometers; Followed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

In addition, the world water resources also include natural water bodies such as rivers, lakes and glaciers, as well as artificial water sources such as groundwater and artificial reservoirs. Although these water resources are not as huge as the ocean, they are also of great significance to the survival and development of mankind. Groundwater is one of the most important water resources in the world. It is estimated that 50% of the world's tap water supply depends on groundwater. In addition, the construction and operation of large-scale artificial reservoirs have greatly promoted people's water demand and utilization efficiency.

In short, the ocean is the largest source of water resources in the world. Although we can't drink seawater directly, human beings have been trying to find various technical means to convert seawater into fresh water to meet people's growing demand for domestic and production water. At the same time, we also need to develop and utilize other water bodies more reasonably and scientifically to ensure the sustainable utilization and protection of global water resources.