Asked by Ashley Combs on May 25, 2024
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What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?
A) about 3%
B) about 13%
C) about 23%
D) about 33%
Earth's Water
The total amount of water found on, under, and above the surface of the Earth, including oceans, ice caps, groundwater, lakes, and atmospheric water vapor.
Fresh Water
Water that has low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids, typically found in lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
- Acquire knowledge about the international distribution and availability of freshwater.
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Lexie ButcherJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Only about 3% of the Earth's water is fresh water, which includes water in rivers, lakes, and groundwater. The majority of the Earth's water is saltwater in the oceans.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the international distribution and availability of freshwater.
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