Asked by Peyton Reyman on May 25, 2024

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater?

A) ice caps, glaciers, and groundwater
B) groundwater and rivers
C) lakes and swamps
D) rivers and streams
E) oceans

Ice Caps

Large areas covered with ice that are smaller than ice sheets, found in polar and subpolar regions, significantly affecting the regional climate.

Groundwater

Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers, supplying wells and springs.

Rivers

Large natural streams of water flowing in channels and emptying into larger bodies of water like lakes, seas, or other rivers.

  • Acquire knowledge about how Earth's water is distributed among distinct reservoirs, including oceans, glaciers, groundwater, atmosphere, and lakes.
  • Determine the key origins of freshwater and its purposes.
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Malak MucharrafiehMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Most of Earth's freshwater is stored in ice caps, glaciers, and as groundwater. Oceans contain the majority of Earth's water, but it is saltwater, not freshwater.