India Exam Junction
11. On planet Earth the largest proportion of fresh water exists in the form of?
Fresh water lakes
Rivers
Ground water
Icecaps and glaciers
Correct Answer :
Icecaps and glaciers
Solution
On Earth, the largest proportion of freshwater is stored in icecaps and glaciers, accounting for about 68.7% of the total freshwater. This is followed by groundwater, with rivers and lakes containing significantly smaller amounts.