Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following stores the maximum amount of liquid freshwater?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Groundwater
Important Points
Most water in Earth's atmosphere and on its crust comes from saline seawater, while freshwater accounts for nearly 1% of the total.
- Groundwater stores the maximum amount of liquid freshwater, with estimates suggesting that it accounts for around 30% of the world's freshwater.
- Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the earth's surface in porous rock and soil. It is often used as a source of drinking water and irrigation, but overuse can lead to depletion and other environmental problems
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