What percentage of the Earth's fresh water is accessible? 5% 1% 10% 20%

The correct answer is $1\%$. <br /><br />Approximately 97% of the Earth's fresh water is locked up in ice caps and glaciers, while only about 1% is accessible for human use. This small percentage of accessible fresh water is primarily found in groundwater sources and surface water sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams.