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General Studies (CPO) Geography

What percentage of earth’s water is fresh?

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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2

4.8 percent

5.2 percent

3.9 percent

2.7 percent

- Earth's water is mostly found in oceans, ice caps, and groundwater.

- Only about 2.7% of all water on Earth is "fresh" (not salty).

- This small amount includes water in glaciers, ice caps, groundwater, lakes, and rivers.

- Most fresh water is locked in ice or underground, so only a tiny fraction is easily accessible.

- Option 1: 4.8% This overestimates the real amount of fresh water.

- Option 2: 5.2% This is even higher and incorrect.

- Option 3: 3.9% Still more than actual value.

- Option 4: 2.7% This is considered the widely accepted percentage.

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