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Where is the majority of the earths freshwater found?

In the Antarctica and Arctic regions, the freshwater is stored as ice.


How much freshwater does antarctica hold?

90 %


Where is majority of earths freshwater found?

In the Antarctica and Arctic regions, the freshwater is stored as ice.


Does anything threaten Antarctica?

Global warming threatens the Antarctic that we know today.


Where is one fifth of Earths total freshwater supply?

Probably Antarctica...


Where is 70 percent of earth freshwater?

Approximately 70% of Earth's freshwater is located in ice caps and glaciers, mainly in Antarctica and Greenland. This frozen freshwater is not readily accessible for human use.


About how much of Earth's freshwater is currently inaccessible?

Around 68.7% of Earth's freshwater is currently inaccessible, as it is stored in glaciers and ice caps. This inaccessible freshwater is primarily located in Antarctica and Greenland.


Where is the most of the water on located?

Most of the water is found in the ocean.In the ocean (freshwater on Antarctica).


Where is majority of the earth's freshwater stored?

The majority of earth's freshwater (about 70% of it) is stored in glaciers and ice caps, mainly found in Antarctica and Greenland. The rest of earth's freshwater is found in lakes, streams, rivers, etc.


What percentage of global freshwater does antarctica have?

70% of the world's fresh water (90% of the world's ice)


Where is most of the water located on earth?

Most of the water is found in the ocean.In the ocean (freshwater on Antarctica).


Why are icebergs made of freshwater if it doesn't rain in Antarctica?

Freshwater ice is formed from moisture, and over mellennia, can form enough ice to calve off an ice sheet and produce icebergs. Humidity in Antarctica is only about five percent, so ice formation in the ice sheet is a lengthy process.