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Groundwater

Question 13 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?

Answer
A
It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.
B
It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.
C
It is available in conditions of drought.
D
All of the above

Explanation

Groundwater stores about 30% of Earth’s freshwater, making it a major freshwater reservoir. In some places it may be the only practical freshwater source, and it can remain available during drought because it is stored underground. Therefore, all three statements are true, so the correct choice is “All of the above.”

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