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Only about 1.7% of the world's total water is trapped in glaciers and ice caps, but about 68.7% of fresh water on Earth is frozen in them.

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What percent is frozen at the poles of the earths fresh water?

75%


Of earths available water what percent is frozen at the poles?

75%


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

no. but most of earths fresh water is.


Of the total amount of water on the earth what percent is frozen at the poles?

Since the water that melts is classified as "fresh". the polar ice represents about 50% of the world supply of fresh water. Overall the polar ice is about 2% of all water.


Where does most fresh water on earth remain?

Frozen in the icecaps (in the form of ice at the poles).


70 percent of earths freshwater?

is stored in ice caps and glaciers, 30 percent is groundwater, and less than 1 percent is surface water like lakes and rivers. This freshwater is essential for supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and human survival.


How much of earths available water is frozen at the poles?

Around 68.7% of Earth's freshwater is locked up in ice caps, glaciers, and permanent snow at the poles.


Where is the earths available freshwater stored?

All fresh water is stored in the ice shelves of the north and south poles.


Where is most of earths fresh water found?

Mostly in Antarctica. 3% of the world's water is FRESH water. But, therefore, ONLY 1% of it is actually drinkable. Fresh water is stored in the glaciers of Antarctica, Greenland etc, icebergs, shallow ground water, and lakes and rivers.


Of the total amount of available water on the earth what percent is frozen at the poles?

Approximately 68.7% of the world's freshwater is contained in glaciers and ice caps, with the majority of this frozen water located at the poles. This frozen water plays a crucial role in regulating global climate and sea levels.


What are earths poles called?

North and South poles


Which of the earths poles is located in antarctica?

south