Question

1. which water source is critical for drinking and agriculture, but makes up less than 1% of earths freshwater? a. groundwater b. surface water c. ocean water d. ice caps

Explanation:

Surface water is crucial for drinking and agriculture. Oceans are salt - water and not for direct drinking/agriculture. Ice caps are freshwater but not easily accessible for daily use. Groundwater is important but surface water (like rivers, lakes) is widely used for drinking and irrigation and makes up less than 1% of Earth's freshwater.

Answer:

B. Surface water