On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
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(a)is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b)is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c)exists as groundwater
(d)exists as soil moisture
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