Question

Out of the available fresh water on Earth, the approximate percentage of groundwater is about:

• A. 3.0
• B. 30
• C. 7.0
• D. 70

Hint:

Groundwater is the second-largest store of freshwater, after glaciers and ice caps.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Of all the freshwater resources on Earth, around 30% is found as groundwater. The majority (over 68%) is stored in glaciers and ice caps, while surface water in lakes and rivers makes up less than 1%.