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Question 16 • SC332 Environmental Science B

The largest supply of Earth’s freshwater is stored in _______.

Answer
A
lakes and rivers
B
groundwater
C
the atmosphere
D
glaciers and icecaps

Explanation

Most of Earth’s freshwater is frozen in glaciers and ice caps, especially the large ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland. Groundwater is the next-largest store, while lakes, rivers, and the atmosphere hold much smaller amounts. Therefore, the correct choice is glaciers and ice caps.

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