About 97% of the world's water is _______.

riverwater

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seawater

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freshwater

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saltwater

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The correct option is D
saltwater

Oceans consist of salt water and oceans cover more than 70% of the earth's surface and 97% of the earth's water. This is how 97% of earth's water is salt water.

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About 97% of the world's water is _______.

The correct option is D saltwater Oceans consist of salt water and oceans cover more than 70% of the earth's surface and 97% of the earth's water. This is how 97% of earth's water is salt water.

The correct option is D
saltwater

Oceans consist of salt water and oceans cover more than 70% of the earth's surface and 97% of the earth's water. This is how 97% of earth's water is salt water.