What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?
Water Distribution on Earth

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About 70% of Earth's surface is covered with water.
2.
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Why is most of Earth's freshwater not used for drinking?
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Most of Earth's freshwater is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.
3.
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Is it true that saltwater is abundant on Earth, but freshwater is limited?
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TRUE
4.
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What is the open ocean/pelagic zone?
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It is any water in the ocean that is not close to the bottom, including all the water in the ocean from the surface almost to the bottom.
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Where is most of Earth's freshwater trapped?
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Most of Earth's freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.
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What is the primary source of Earth's saltwater?
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The primary source of Earth's saltwater is the oceans.
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What percentage of freshwater is available for human use?
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Only about 1% of Earth's freshwater is available for human use.
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