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Q: Approximately what percentage (to the nearest integer) of the total water on the Earth’s surface is stored in the oceans?
  • A. 94
  • B. 92
  • C. 97
  • D. 96
Correct Answer: Option C - About 71% of the entire earth is surrounded by oceans, seas, gulfs and the remaining part is landmass, while about 97% of the total water present on the earth Is stored in the oceans. The remaining 2.5% water is for our use in rivers, lakes, springs, etc., the remaining 0.5% is underground water.
C. About 71% of the entire earth is surrounded by oceans, seas, gulfs and the remaining part is landmass, while about 97% of the total water present on the earth Is stored in the oceans. The remaining 2.5% water is for our use in rivers, lakes, springs, etc., the remaining 0.5% is underground water.

Explanations:

About 71% of the entire earth is surrounded by oceans, seas, gulfs and the remaining part is landmass, while about 97% of the total water present on the earth Is stored in the oceans. The remaining 2.5% water is for our use in rivers, lakes, springs, etc., the remaining 0.5% is underground water.