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Of the total fresh water available on earth, what percentage is in a frozen state?


A

90%

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B

77%

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C

22%

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10%

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Solution

The correct option is B

77%


The correct option is option B

The explanation for the correct option:

  1. Glacier ice is the world's largest reserve of freshwater, storing almost three-quarters of the planet's freshwater.
  2. Of the total fresh water on the planet, 77 percent is frozen freshwater.

Final answer: Of the total fresh water available on earth, 77% is in a frozen state.


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