Question

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

• A. 75%
• B. 60%
• C. 85%
• D. 50%

Answer 1

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.