Question

Where is most if the earth’s freshwater stored

Answer 1

Answer:

In glaciers, North and South poles and some lakes.

Explanation:

• As more than 70% of freshwater can be found in continental glaciers around the world. The rest is in icecaps and 0.5 % store in lakes and rivers, and swamps.

• Rest if possible may be found in the groundwater aquifers, hidden in remote and cut off lace of the world.  

• Antarctica and arctic alone consist of a huge share of freshwater in the world which is stored in ice forms. While 97% of oceanic water is saline not fit for drinking.  

• Various techniques are available for desalination of water but most of it not suitable for long term use. As it may have bacteria and harmful effects on the body. Due to climate change release of methane gas and other harmful greenhouse gases are quickly melting and depleting the freshwater r