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How much of Earth's freshwater is locked away in glaciers and ice caps? 3% 25% 50% 70%

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70% of Earth's freshwater is locked away in glaciers and icecaps.

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I believe the answer is: 70%.
This collection of freshwater is located in both north and south pole.
Since the average temperature in that area never rise to the point where it could cause water evaporation, it remain locked away and wouldn't be included in Earth's water cycle
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