Question

select the correct answer
where can the majority of earths freshwater be found?
a. in polar ice caps
b. underground
c. in the ocean
d. in the great lakes

Explanation:

To determine where the majority of Earth's freshwater is found, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Polar ice caps (including glaciers and ice sheets) hold about 68.7% of Earth's freshwater.
• Option B: Underground freshwater (groundwater) is significant but less than polar ice caps, at around 30.1%.
• Option C: Oceans contain saltwater, not freshwater, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: The Great Lakes have freshwater but are a small fraction compared to polar ice caps.

So the majority of Earth's freshwater is in polar ice caps.

Answer:

A. in polar ice caps