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UPPSC 2015 GS-I World Geography
Question

The largest amount of fresh water on our planet is in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Continental and mountain glaciers (Permanent lce)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Continental and mountain glaciers (Permanent lce)”.
The vast majority of Earth's fresh water is stored in the form of ice in continental glaciers, mountain glaciers, and polar ice caps. Underground water (aquifers) also holds a substantial amount of fresh water, but the largest portion is locked up in ice.

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