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The percentage of the Earth's surface covered by water is approximately:


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75%
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60%
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85%
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50%
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Solution

The correct option is A 75%

Water covers approximately 75% of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. Only 2.5% of earth’s water is fresh water and 98.8% of that water is in ice and groundwater. The remaining occurs as surface water and soil water.


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