A) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds.
B) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers.
C) exists as groundwater.
D) exists as soil moisture.
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Of the total water available on the planet earth, 97.4 per cent is in oceans and seas and only 2.6 per cent is fresh water. The distribution of the freshwater available on the planet earth is as follows:Source | Quantity (cubic km) | Percentage of the total freshwater |
1. Snow caps, Icebergs and Glaciers 2. Groundwater up to 0.8 km depth 3. Groundwater 0.8-4 km depth 4. Soil Moisture 5. Freshwater lakes 6. Atmosphere 7. Rivers | 27,818,246 3,551,572 4.448,470 61,1234 126,070 14,408 1.081 | 77.23 9.86 12.35 0.17 0.35 0.04 0.003 |
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