Question

question 9
2 pts
match the type of water storage with the % of water on earth that is found in this storage location.
oceans
choose
3%
97%
2%
less than 1%
all freshwater
choose
3%
97%
2%
less than 1%
glaciers and ice sheets
choose
3%
97%
2%
less than 1%
lakes, rivers, wetlands and atmosphere
choose
3%
97%
2%
less than 1%

Explanation:

These are standard Earth water distribution values from environmental science:

1. Oceans hold the vast majority of Earth's water.
2. All freshwater makes up a small fraction of total global water.
3. Glaciers and ice sheets contain most of Earth's freshwater.
4. Surface water and atmospheric water are the smallest fraction.

Answer:

oceans: 97%
all freshwater: 3%
glaciers and ice sheets: 2%
lakes, rivers, wetlands and atmosphere: less than 1%