Which statement about water on Earth is true? There is more water underground than in the oceans. More freshwater is in the atmosphere than on the surface. More freshwater is located underground than on the surface. There is more water in rivers and streams than in the oceans. More freshwater is located underground than on the surface.
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There is more water underground than in the oceans: This statement is false. Oceans contain about 97.5% of Earth's water, while groundwater only accounts for about 1.7%. Show more…
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