Global Warming: 10 Point Question!!! Straight forward right or wrong answer!!!?

Question

What percentage of the global population relies on glaciers for drinking water???

P.S. I know its not %100.

Answer 1

I know Al Gore alluded to glaciers being critical water supplies - but I didn't get the logic. If the glaciers were to disapear (hypothetically speaking), the same amount of water would flow into the rivers, it would just be more evenly distributed throughout the year. - not all in spring.

Answer 2

What are the people who say 100% smoking. Only a tiny percentage of fresh water comes from glaciers outside the arctic. That means the percentage would be less than 10%. I only put it that high because there are some larger glaciers in the Himalayas that provide water for India and China.

Answer 3

about 1% there called eskimos. mroe realistc prolly the people in the very northern exterms of the planet where it will could be melted for drinking. other then that every one else will get there water from under groud wells, lakes, and desalination plants. If the glaciers melt the iggest problem is the rising sea level , and also the large influx of fresh water into the ocean.

Answer 4

I'd guess almost 100%.
"The majority of people in the world depend on water from glacier melt for food, drinking water and irrigation, including 40% of the world's population who live downstream from glacial tributaries in Asia."*
Glacier ice melt eventually flows into almost all rivers, streams, lakes and oceans that ultimately provide the groundwater that satisfies people's thirst.
-RKO- 11/26/07

Answer 5

about 100%

Answer 6

About 100%. P.S.- I was the first one to give you a straight answer with just the answer.

Answer 7

I would assume everyone does....