Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Most of the Earth's freshwater is in:

  1. lakes

  2. aquifers

  3. man-made reservoirs

  4. ocean
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Most of Earth's accessible freshwater is stored in underground aquifers (groundwater), which account for about 30% of all freshwater. While glaciers and ice caps hold more freshwater overall, they are not accessible for human use. Aquifers represent the largest source of accessible liquid freshwater.

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