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Of the total surface water, how much is available as lake water?

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97%

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87%

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11%

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3%

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Solution

The correct option is B 87%
About 0.3% of surface water is available as fresh water. In surface water, 87% is available as lake water, 11% as swaps and 2% as rivers.

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