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Geography GK · Q12

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 12

Q12

Of the total water on the Earth, fresh water reserve a constitute approximately

A.
70%
B.
3%
Answer
C.
10%
D.
9%

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Of the total water on the Earth, 3% fresh water reserve a constitute approximately. Over 68% of the fresh water on Earth is found in icecaps and glaciers, and just over 30% is found in ground water. Only about 0.3% of our fresh water is found in the surface water of lakes, rivers, and swamps.