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Prelims 2013 · Geography · Question 66

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

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

Answer

exists as groundwater

  • (a) Atmosphere as moisture and clouds: Atmospheric water is only a tiny fraction of Earth’s freshwater. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Freshwater lakes and rivers: Surface freshwater is much smaller than subsurface freshwater. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Groundwater: After ice caps and glaciers, the largest share of remaining freshwater is stored as groundwater. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Soil moisture: Soil moisture is a very small component compared to groundwater. Verdict: Incorrect.

Answer: (c) exists as groundwater.

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