Question

the earths oceans contain__ fresh water 99% of living creatures low saline seawater 17. select the best answer. all of the earths water is contained in the__ hydrosphere atmosphere mesosphere lithosphere 18. select the best answer.

Explanation:

The Earth's oceans contain seawater. The hydrosphere is the total amount of water on a planet, including all Earth's water. Lakes are natural reservoirs of fresh - water.

Answer:

1. D. seawater
2. A. hydrosphere
3. fresh - water (not a multiple - choice option given, but based on the context of the question about what lakes are natural reservoirs of)