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Percentage of fresh water on Earth is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Percentage of fresh water on Earth is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
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Freshwater is a limited resource, and its availability is critical for sustaining life on Earth.
Updated On: May 15, 2025
- 1\%
- 2.5\%
- 10\%
- 20\%
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The Correct Option is B
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1. Freshwater on Earth:
Only about 2.5\% of Earth's water is freshwater, which includes water in rivers, lakes, glaciers, and underground aquifers. The remaining 97.5\% is saltwater found in oceans. 2. Availability of freshwater:
Of the 2.5\% of freshwater, a large portion is locked in glaciers and ice caps, and only a small fraction is available for human use in rivers and lakes.
Only about 2.5\% of Earth's water is freshwater, which includes water in rivers, lakes, glaciers, and underground aquifers. The remaining 97.5\% is saltwater found in oceans. 2. Availability of freshwater:
Of the 2.5\% of freshwater, a large portion is locked in glaciers and ice caps, and only a small fraction is available for human use in rivers and lakes.
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