A
1, 3, 4, 2
B
1, 2, 4, 3
C
1, 2, 3, 4
D
1, 4, 3, 2
Correct answer: (a) 1, 3, 4, 2
Explanation
- A
1, 3, 4, 2
1, 3, 4, 2. Oceans → ice/glaciers → groundwater → rivers.
- B
1, 2, 4, 3
1, 2, 4, 3. Puts rivers second; they are the smallest store.
- C
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4. Same river-second error.
- D
1, 4, 3, 2
1, 4, 3, 2. Puts groundwater before ice.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 3, 4, 2. Ocean, ice, groundwater, river. Also note: Oceans ~97% — Salt water; Ice ~2% — Largest freshwater store; Groundwater — Next freshwater store; Rivers — Tiny share of global water.
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