The Largest Portion of Fresh Water Today Is Located in

question 61

Multiple Choice

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

• A) clouds.
• B) groundwater resources.
• C) ice caps and glaciers.
• D) the major rivers and lakes of the world.

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Definitions:

Level

A stage, degree, or magnitude in a hierarchical system, often used to describe intensity, development, or achievement.

Overextraction

The process of extracting natural resources faster than they can be replenished, leading to depletion or degradation of those resources.

User Cost

The cost of using a durable good or capital, considering factors like depreciation and the opportunity cost of not investing the funds elsewhere.

Extraction Cost

The expenses associated with removing natural resources from the earth or sea, including labor, equipment, and regulatory compliance costs.