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Oceans and seas make up 71% of the Earth’s surface. What percentage of this total quantity is available for human consumption?

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50%
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10%
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5%
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1%
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Solution

The correct option is D 1%
Only 1% of all the water availible can be used to support life on land as well as for various activities such as manufacturing of goods and growing crops. This water is usually present in the rivers, lakes, springs, etc. But even this 1% cannot be used directly because it contains many impurities.

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