OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Approximately what percentage of Earth’s water is SALT water?
A
97 %
B
71%
C
30%
D
3%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Of all the water found on Earth, 97.3% is saltwater contained in oceans which is not suitable for direct human consumption.

Detailed explanation-2: -About 97 percent of Earth’s water is in the ocean. Of the tiny percentage that’s not in the ocean, about two percent is frozen up in glaciers and ice caps. Less than one percent of all the water on Earth is fresh. A tiny fraction of water exists as water vapor in our atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water covers about 71% of the earth’s surface. 97% of the earth’s water is found in the oceans (too salty for drinking, growing crops, and most industrial uses except cooling). 3% of the earth’s water is fresh.

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