Which statement best describes the world's water resources? (1 point)

Question

• Most of the world's water is saline.
• Most of the world's water is underground
• Most of the world's water is fresh water.
• Most of the world's water is in ice sheets.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the world's water resources is: Most of the world's water is saline.

Approximately 97% of the world's water is saltwater found in the oceans, while only about 3% is freshwater, with the majority of that being trapped in glaciers and ice sheets, as well as groundwater.