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<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What percentage of water available on the Earth is present as saltwater?

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97.30%
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92.70%
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0.20%
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97.40%
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The correct option is A 97.30%
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Of all the water found on Earth, 97.3% is saltwater contained in oceans which is not suitable for direct human consumption. The remaining 2.7% is the freshwater which can be used for our daily needs.

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