Question

Earth's surface has _____ percentage of fresh water and _____ percentage of saline water.

• A. 2.5, 97
• B. 71, 29
• C. 97, 3
• D. 50, 50

Answer 1

The correct option is A

2.5, 97

71% of the earth's surface is covered with water. Out of it, 97% of water is saline and is present across seas and oceans. Only 2.5 - 2.75% of it is present as freshwater, which can be consumed for daily usage. Most of the freshwater is found as ice caps, snow-covered mountains and underground water.