Question

What is the percentage of freshwater available on the earth?

• A. 5%
• B. 70%
• C. 45%
• D. 1%

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1%

There are different sources of water on the earth. Nearly 3/ 4th of the surface of the earth is occupied by water. Of the water available on the earth, only 1% is fresh water. Water in ponds, puddles, river, from tube-wells and our taps at home, is usually fresh water.