2007-01-29 20:39:19 · 10 answers · asked by mr.ask 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
They turn on the tap. I'm pretty sure they have houses and running water there. And if they don't, I think they could melt some snow or ice.
Geez. And they say there is no such thing as a stupid question.
2007-01-30 04:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by nerdy girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to what many people here seem to think (besides one or two of them), Alaska is not completely covered in snow and ice. The snow and ice on the ground is also not suitable drinking water - so it could not be used anyway.
People in Alaska get their water from ground aquifers just like most of the rest of the country. Surface water is usually not suitable for drinking, and there is relatively little of it. Ground water is where almost every single person in the United States gets their water - either from a personal well or from a city well.
2007-01-30 05:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by brooks b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When sea/lake water freezes below 0 degree celcius, it's only the top layer that actually freezes. So in the ocean, or even in a lake, the water below the ice is still in liquid form, at around 4 degree celcius, so people who live in Alaska, or the poles, will still have water sources.
2007-01-30 04:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by amenthyst 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that they turn on the faucets. (taps to the Americans)
2007-02-02 06:19:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kilty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way you do - they have indoor plumbing, and a water system in their city/town.
2007-01-30 04:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
With there guvurmunt chease ration
2007-01-30 06:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by jack_scar_action_hero 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In glasses?
2007-01-30 04:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by swan5250 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I turn my kitchen faucet on.
2007-01-30 21:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Akida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are surrounded by ice, which is frozen water. LOL.
2007-01-30 04:43:44 · answer #9 · answered by lilmthead 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They boil the ice???
2007-01-30 04:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by Roubini 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋