The chart illustrates the distribution of the Earth's water. Which statement below is supported by the chart?

Responses
A Most groundwater is fresh water.Most groundwater is fresh water.
B 2% of the Earth's fresh water flows in rivers.2% of the Earth's fresh water flows in rivers.
C 87% of the fresh water on Earth is found in lakes.87% of the fresh water on Earth is found in lakes.
D About

of the fresh water on Earth is frozen.

1 answer

To accurately determine which statement is supported by the chart illustrating the distribution of the Earth's water, I would need to view the specific chart you are referring to. However, based on common knowledge regarding the distribution of Earth's water:

  • A: Most groundwater is fresh water. (True; the majority of groundwater is indeed fresh water.)
  • B: 2% of the Earth's fresh water flows in rivers. (This is typically true; however, the exact percentage can vary in charts.)
  • C: 87% of the fresh water on Earth is found in lakes. (Typically, a much smaller percentage of fresh water is found in lakes.)
  • D: About ___ of the fresh water on Earth is frozen. (This generally refers to the fact that around 68-70% of the Earth's fresh water is stored in glaciers and ice caps.)

Based on this typical distribution, without the chart, I would generally lean towards A or D being the most likely true statements, depending on the specifics in the chart you have.

If you can share any data or specific numbers from the chart, I could help pick the best option!