everyday science MCQ #1923

The percentage of the world's freshwater used for drinking is approximately?

everyday science MCQ #1923

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The percentage of the world's freshwater used for drinking is approximately?

    • A) 1 percent
    • B) 3 percent
    • C) 5 percent
    • D) 10 percent

    Answer: 1 percent

    Explanation: Of all freshwater on Earth, about 69% is locked in glaciers, 30% is groundwater, and less than 1% is accessible surface water; of that surface water, only about 1% is used for drinking.