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Because we are still in an era of Glaciation meaning most of earth fresh water is in Ice form as Glaciers.

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Is most of earth's water frozen at the poles?

no. but most of earths fresh water is.


Is most of the water on the earths surface fresh water or salt water?

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Where would you find most of the earths fresh water?

Most of Earth's fresh water is stored in glaciers and ice caps, accounting for about 68.7%. The remaining fresh water is primarily found in groundwater (30.1%) and a small fraction in surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams.


Were is most of earths fresh water located?

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How much of earths fresh water can you use in your life?

You can at least use 1/4 of the water on Earth, but at most, 3/4 of it.


Where is the most of earths fresh water located?

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Why is most of earths fresh water not usable?

Most of Earth's fresh water is not usable because it is trapped in glaciers, ice caps, and underground aquifers. Additionally, pollution and contamination from human activities make much of the remaining fresh water unsuitable for consumption without extensive treatment.


How much of fresh water is found in surface water like river steams and lakes?

Only about 1.7% of earths water is drinkable fresh water, so conserve it! Most of the fresh water is found in glaciers


Where is most of earths fresh water found?

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Why water is considered to be a resource that is in short supply when there is so much of it on earth?

because most of the earths water is salt water and there us only 2.5% of fresh water on the earth =D


What is most of the earths fresh water locked up in?

Most of the Earth's fresh water is locked up in glaciers and ice caps at the polar regions. This frozen water plays a crucial role in regulating global climate and sea levels.


Why is most of earths fresh water unable to drink?

Because it is mainly frozen in glaciers... we can only use 0.04% of the 3% of freshwater that is on Earth.