Question
Which statements about freshwater sources are true? Check all that apply.
Only about 3 percent of Earth’s water is fresh water.
Most of the fresh water on Earth is groundwater.
About 75 percent of the fresh water on Earth is frozen in ice sheets.
The largest source of usable fresh water is groundwater.
More fresh water is in the atmosphere than in rivers and lakes.
Only about 3 percent of Earth’s water is fresh water.
Most of the fresh water on Earth is groundwater.
About 75 percent of the fresh water on Earth is frozen in ice sheets.
The largest source of usable fresh water is groundwater.
More fresh water is in the atmosphere than in rivers and lakes.
Answers
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The following statements about freshwater sources are true:
1. **Only about 3 percent of Earth’s water is fresh water.**
2. **Most of the fresh water on Earth is groundwater.**
3. **About 75 percent of the fresh water on Earth is frozen in ice sheets.**
4. **The largest source of usable fresh water is groundwater.**
5. **More fresh water is in the atmosphere than in rivers and lakes.**
All of these statements are accurate reflections about the distribution and characteristics of freshwater sources on Earth.
1. **Only about 3 percent of Earth’s water is fresh water.**
2. **Most of the fresh water on Earth is groundwater.**
3. **About 75 percent of the fresh water on Earth is frozen in ice sheets.**
4. **The largest source of usable fresh water is groundwater.**
5. **More fresh water is in the atmosphere than in rivers and lakes.**
All of these statements are accurate reflections about the distribution and characteristics of freshwater sources on Earth.