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How much water do we have on Earth?

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The distribution of water on the Earth's surface is extremely uneven. Only 3% of water on the surface is fresh; the remaining 97% resides in the ocean. In freshwater, 69% resides in glaciers, 30% underground, and less than 1% is located in lakes, rivers, and swamps.

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