Question

Out of the total quantity of water present on the Earth, ____ percent is freshwater and ______ percent is saline water.

• A. 3, 97
• B. 71, 29
• C. 97, 3
• D. 70, 30

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3, 97

• Freshwater is the naturally available water with very little salts dissolved in it. Saline water is the water that contains a high percentage of salts.
• Out of all the water on the Earth, 97% of it is saline and unfit for drinking and domestic use. Saline water is found mainly in oceans and seas.
• Only 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater. Rivers, lakes, ice caps, glaciers and groundwater are sources of freshwater.