2007-06-14 12:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by jassuryceballos 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
In geologic time this might happen (several times the age of the earth). We probably lose more to space than we gain from comets. But much sooner than that, we are likely to consume our reservoirs and supplies of potable water faster than God replenishes them via the water cycle of evaporation and precipitation.
2007-06-14 12:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will always be the same amount of water as there is today if global warming continues. What you have heard is true but needs to be explained further. With pollution on the rise and the lack of space for industrial waste (and proper disposal issues), fresh water will be hard to find and very expensive to clean. Only those countries with outstanding money abundance will be able to clean the water. However, it will still rain and fresh water will be available. The key here is that global warming is occurring world wide and will different effects in different areas. The Earth is said to be warming by an average of 3.5 degrees Celsius by 2050. (possibly sooner at this rate...everybody RECYCLE this is our only chance!!!). That being said though, North America is said to be 12 degrees warmer. The change in temperature will disrupt weather patterns around the world therefore causing the rain patterns to change. So if you are in an effected area you may no longer receive rain and yes, you will be left without water as the water budget will greatly decline in your area.
2007-06-14 19:52:07 · answer #2 · answered by skittles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Atlantic Ocean averages two mile deep. The Pacific Ocean averages three miles deep. Present content of free and bound water in the Earth's lithosphere is 2.4x10^21 kg. The hydrosphere masses 1.664x10^21 kg.
FILL YOUR BATHTUB RIGHT NOW! Its contents wll be worth a *fortune* before you know it.
2007-06-14 19:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's plentywhere I am and since 4/5 of the earth's surface is water, I doubt it.
2007-06-14 19:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean fresh water? Because there is plenty of salt water - fresh water might be more of a problem and is already scarce in certain parts of the world.
2007-06-14 19:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by fijibabie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. 50 years from today. and Russia would be the only country with water cuz they been sending water to their space stations since 2000-present.
2007-06-14 19:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by Professional Fool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you figure? There is as much water on Earth as there was a million years ago. Where would it go?
2007-06-14 19:27:23 · answer #7 · answered by Chris_Knows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about that thing about mars on the news yesturday?? Well we might... but by the time we do maybe scientists will know away to bring it back. Well I don't know...
2007-06-14 19:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by ►Jamie◄ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋