Other than ice sheets and glaciers,the largest repository of fresh water is located in
A)lakes and saline seas.
B)groundwater.
C)soil moisture storage.
D)rivers and streams.
E)atmospheric water vapor.

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Groundwater is the largest repository of fresh water, storing more than 100 times the amount found in lakes and rivers combined. Soil moisture storage and atmospheric water vapor also hold significant amounts of fresh water, but not as much as groundwater. Lakes and rivers, although important sources of fresh water, do not compare in volume to groundwater. Saline seas contain saltwater and are not repositories of fresh water.

Other Than Ice Sheets and Glaciers,the Largest Repository of Fresh