Question
Biology Question on Environmental Issues
More than 70% of world's freshwater is contained in :
A
Antarctica
B
Glaciers and Mountains
C
Greenland
D
Polar ice
Answer
Polar ice
Explanation
Solution
In the hydrosphere, approximately 2.5% of the total water is freshwater, with polar ice and glaciers containing around 70% of this freshwater, while groundwater holds approximately 30%. The remaining 98.5% of water in the hydrosphere is composed of saltwater.
So, the correct option is (D): Polar ice