Which is not a source of fresh water?

(A) Glaciers and ice sheets

(B) Groundwater

(C) Surface run off

(D) Oceans 

Answer:

 

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So, the correct answer is (d) - Oceans

Explanation

[MCQ Geography] Which is not a source of fresh water? - Class 10 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark)

part 2 - Question 2 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 3 Class 10 Geography - Water Resources - Geography
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part 4 - Question 2 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 3 Class 10 Geography - Water Resources - Geography

Glaciers

  • Only a small proportion of Earth’s surface accounts for freshwater that can be put to use.
  • Oceans and Seas are salty in nature, so they are sources of saline water and not freshwater.

 

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