Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?
Water Distribution on Earth

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Most of the freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.
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What percentage of Earth's freshwater is readily available for human and animal use?
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Less than 1 percent.
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Where is the majority of the remaining freshwater located?
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In ice caps and glaciers.
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What type of water makes up around 97 percent of the water on Earth's surface?
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Salt water.
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What are lakes and rivers part of?
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The hydrosphere.
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What can we infer about the abundance of saltwater and freshwater on Earth?
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Saltwater is abundant on Earth, while freshwater is limited.
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What is the term for the water found in the atmosphere?
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Water vapor.
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