The Beauty of Earth's Fresh Water

How much of Earth's water is found in glaciers?

A) 2.15%

B) 5.75%

C) 15.5%

D) 25.25%

Answer: Option (A)

Out of all the water body (total composition) present on earth, about 97% is the ocean saline water and the remaining 3% comprises the freshwater that includes the water of the rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds.

Again, from this total amount of freshwater (3%), the glaciers and ice caps cover nearly 68% of it, groundwater covers about 30%, and some other surface (fresh) water comprises the remaining 2%.

So, in simple words, it can be concluded that about 2% (68/100*3) of the freshwater is occupied by the glaciers.

Thus, from the given options, the most approximate value is 2.15% which is option (A).