Where can you find 70 percent of freshwater resources on the Earth ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Antarctica, Greenland and the mountainous regions of the world
Freshwater makes up only about 1% of surface water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, and approximately 70% of freshwater occurs as ice sheets and glaciers in Antarctica, Greenland, and other mountainous regions of the world.
- The remaining 30% is stored as groundwater in the world's aquifers.
- Freshwater also makes up a small portion of total dissolved solids.
- It should be noted that while nearly 70% of the earth's surface is covered in water, only 2.5 percent of that water is accessible as freshwater.
- The polar ice cap is defined as the high-altitude region present along the dwarf planet or natural satellite that is completely covered in ice sheets.