Question

Of the total fresh water, ground water constitutes

• A. 90%
• B. 10%
• C. 30%
• D. 44.2%

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

30%

Percentage of fresh water in the hydrosphere is 2.5%. Out of this, about 68% of the fresh water is found in icecaps and glaciers and about 30% is found in ground water. About 98.5% of water in the hydrosphere is salt water.

Thus, the correct answer is '30%.'