Which of the following contains the largest amount of fresh water on earth?
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SSC MTS 25th July 2022 Shift-2
Inland seas
Incorrect AnswerAtmosphere
Incorrect AnswerGroundwater
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Ice caps
- Ice caps and glaciers hold the majority of Earth's fresh water.
- They are primarily found in polar regions like Antarctica and Greenland.
- Option 2: Inland seas
- Inland seas contain some fresh water but not nearly as much as ice caps or glaciers.
- They are relatively small in volume compared to other sources.
- Option 3: Atmosphere
- The atmosphere does contain water vapor.
- However, this amount is minimal compared to other water sources.
- Option 4: Groundwater
- Groundwater is a large reservoir of fresh water on Earth.
- It is the largest source of liquid fresh water.
- Correct Answer: Option 1: Ice caps
- Ice caps contain the most fresh water on Earth.
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