On the planet Earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

1. is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
2. is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
3. exists as groundwater
4. exists as soil moisture

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• According to the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 68% of Earth’s freshwater is stored in ice caps and glaciers, while a little over 30% exists as groundwater. In contrast, only about 0.3% of freshwater is available as surface water in lakes, rivers, and swamps.

Answer: (c) exists as groundwater; Difficulty Level: Easy