How much area of the Earth surface is covered by Hydrosphere?

71%

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Solution

The correct option is A 71%
The Hydrosphere is the total amount of water on Earth. It comprises of the water in oceans, rivers, other water bodies, underground water, and moisture in the air. The Earth's surface is covered with 71% of water. Out of which only 3% is freshwater.
Therefore the correct answer is option A.

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