Multiple choice

What portion of the world's water is immediately available for drinking water? (freshwater)

  1. 75%

  2. 10%

  3. 0.03%

  4. 0.1%

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Only a tiny fraction of the Earth's total water is available as fresh, liquid water for human consumption. The vast majority is saline or trapped in ice caps and glaciers.