Of the total water content available globally, how much percentage of water is received from freshwater resources?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2.5%.
Of the total water content available globally, only about 2.5% is freshwater. However, the majority of this freshwater (about 68.7%) is locked in glaciers and ice caps, while a smaller portion is found in groundwater, rivers, and lakes. Only a very tiny fraction of the total freshwater (around 0.3%) is easily accessible for human consumption. This highlights the importance of conserving and managing freshwater resources for sustainability.