Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Antarctica contains about what percent of the world’s ice?

  1. 20%

  2. 40%

  3. 60%

  4. 90%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Antarctica holds approximately 90% of Earth's freshwater ice. If all Antarctic ice melted, global sea levels would rise about 60 meters (200 feet). This makes Antarctica the largest single reservoir of ice on the planet. 20%, 40%, and 60% all significantly underestimate Antarctica's ice volume.

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