8. a) after the oceans, where is the next largest reserve of water found?

b) does this reserve contain salt water or fresh water?

Fresh water lakes on the surface. Glaciers and icecaps account for a greater amount of water than lakes swamps and rivers if they were melted. I assume you want just liquid water.

ya i just want liquid water. so the answer is....?

Fresh water lakes. But this only applies to the water on the surface. Uunderground there is more water.

Mamuairi Monument, this contains fresh water it tells you all the answers.

The main answer provided is incorrect.

bays and seas yknow

You are all confusing me! I need this answer for school ASAP!!!!!😬😬

Seas and bays

I’m also doing this exact same sheet for school rn, is it seas or lakes??? Is it salt water or fresh???? pls I’m so confused

To determine the largest reserve of water after the oceans, you can refer to scientific research and data. One reputable source for this information is the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which conducts extensive studies and publishes reports on water resources.

According to the USGS, the largest reserve of liquid water after the oceans is found in fresh water lakes on the Earth's surface. These lakes typically contain fresh or non-saline water, which means it is not heavily concentrated with salts. Examples of large freshwater lakes include the Great Lakes in North America, Lake Baikal in Russia, and Lake Victoria in Africa.

It is important to note that fresh water lakes on the surface are not the only significant reserves of water. If you consider all forms of water, including frozen reserves, then glaciers and icecaps hold a much larger amount of water than lakes, swamps, and rivers. However, since you specifically mentioned liquid water, we are focusing on surface lakes.

Please keep in mind that the distribution and amount of water can vary over time due to factors like climate change, natural processes, and human activities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult up-to-date scientific sources for the most accurate information.

isn't it seas????

seas