Question

More than 70% of world's freshwater is contained in

• A. Polar ice
• B. Glaciers and mountains
• C. Antartica
• D. Greenland

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The Oceans hold about 97% of water, and the Glacier’s and polar ice caps hold another 2%. The polar ice caps contain 77% of the world's fresh water supply and another 22% is trapped in the ground which leaves only 3% of the world’s fresh water supply in lakes and rivers.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.