Which statements correctly explain the distribution of water on Earth? Check all that apply.
One-fourth of Earth’s water is frozen water.
Three-fourths of Earth’s water is groundwater.
Salty water makes up 97% of Earth’s water.
Fresh water makes up 3% the Earth’s water.
The atmosphere contains 3% of Earth’s water.
Lakes and rivers contain 97% of Earth’s water.
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Fresh water makes up 3% the Earth’s water.
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The ratio of salt water to fresh water on Earth is around 50 to 1. The planet's fresh water is also very unevenly distributed. ... Of the liquid surface fresh water, 87% is contained in lakes, 11% in swamps, and only 2% in rivers. Small quantities of water also exist in the atmosphere and in living beings.
so, correct answer is second.
Three-fourths of Earth’s water is groundwater.
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