With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. 2. The amount of water in polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of groundwater. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements: ​ 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. ​ 2. The amount of water in polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of groundwater. ​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ​

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Correct Answer: 2 only ​. Percentage of Water found in different places:  Oceans 97.2% Ice Caps/Glaciers 2.0% Groundwater* 0.62% Freshwater Lakes 0.009% Inland seas/salt lakes 0.008% Atmosphere 0.001% Rivers 0.0001% TOTAL 99.8381%

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