Geography Hydrology

How is the bulk of fresh water stored on the Earth?

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How is the bulk of fresh water stored on the Earth?

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Fresh water is blocked on the earth in the from of ice in glacier and mountain
Wrote answer · 2/17/2021
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The bulk of fresh water on Earth is stored in:

  • Ice caps and glaciers: Approximately 68.7% of the fresh water on Earth is trapped in ice caps, glaciers, and permanent snow. USGS
  • Groundwater: About 30.1% of fresh water is stored as groundwater. USGS
Wrote answer · 3/13/2025
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