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Chapter I
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
There is 75% land in our world and only 25% water. Within that 25% is only 3%
fresh water and 97% salt water. Fresh water comes from lakes, rivers and water sheds
which are carefully monitored and protected because of the billions of humans that rely
on it in everyday life. Water is essential to the human body. An individual is composed of
75-78% water. Not only does the human body have a need for water but also the daily
routines that are essential to everyday life like washing clothes, taking a bath, cleaning
things and watering plants.
The recorded percentage of fresh water over salt water concludes that there is
only a limited supply of fresh water available for human use. But humans are not the only
living things that are in need of water. Fresh water is also essential to animal survival and
plant growth and development. As human population continues to increase, the
possibility of fresh water shortage also comes close. Overpopulation is one of the major
crisis of the world as of today, which concludes that water shortage will then also be
considered a major crisis.
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1.2 Statement of the Problem
One of the most critical resource issue humanity is facing as of today is the
shortage of fresh water. Since plants absorb water for them to live, they also add to the
burden of lacking fresh water. We aim to help in the conservation of fresh water through
trying to figure out if sea water could be an alternative for fresh water for plants. If sea
water could be an alternative, this will lessen the consumption of fresh water and this will
also be a help to the people that live by the sea with very limited fresh water supply to
plant plants to gain additional income and as well as a different food source.
1.2.1 General Objectives
To solve problems regarding the lack of fresh water for plant absorption.
To provide an alternative for fresh water for plants.
To help people that live in places with a limited water supply water their plants
with sea water.
To spread to other people that there is an alternative for fresh water.
1.2.2 Specific Objectives
To produce an alternative for fresh water.
To test the product by watering specific plants with it.
1.3 Significance of the Study
The study opens another way for us to make an alternative for fresh water. This is to help
those areas with limited water supply to water their plants with an alternative water source.
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1.4 Scope and Limitations
This study is focused on making sea water as an alternative for fresh water and its effects
on plants. It also deals with the assessment of its effectiveness on plants. We will only test salt
water by using it to water plants and are not responsible for the success or failure on any other
preparations or treatments used with it.
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