The water cycle describes the movement of water on Earth. About 96% of water on Earth is the salt water found in oceans. The remaining 4% is fresh water. Where would the majority of the fresh water on Earth be found?

Question

A.
groundwater and aquifers


B.
swamps and wetlands


C.
ice caps and glaciers


D.
lakes and rivers

Answer 1

The majority of the fresh water on Earth is found in:

C. ice caps and glaciers

Approximately 68.7% of the Earth's freshwater is stored in ice caps and glaciers, making it the largest reservoir of fresh water. Groundwater and aquifers also contain a significant portion, but ice caps and glaciers hold the most.