Question

Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Of this amount, approximately _____ percent of it is suitable for human use.

• A. 50
• B. less than one
• C. 10
• D. 25

Answer 1

The correct option is B

less than one

Very less amount of fresh water is available on earth for consumption in the form of lakes, rivers and glaciers. Three percent of all of the earth’s water is fresh water.