What is the largest source of freshwater for our planet?
A
Lakes and streams
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B
Polar icecaps and glaciers
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C
Rivers
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D
Underground
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Solution
The correct option is A Polar icecaps and glaciers The oceans contain 97.3% of all water on Earth. Although oceans make up the majority of water on Earth, the ocean water is salty and so not usable. Thus, the largest sources of freshwater are polar icecaps and glaciers.