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Which statement is true about inorganic compounds?
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What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?
A
50%
B
97%
C
25%
D
75%
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Understand the composition of Earth's water: Earth's water is divided into salt water and fresh water. Salt water is primarily found in oceans and seas, while fresh water is found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.
Identify the total amount of water on Earth: The vast majority of Earth's water is found in the oceans, which are composed of salt water.
Recognize the proportion of salt water: Approximately 97% of Earth's water is salt water, while the remaining 3% is fresh water.
Consider the distribution of fresh water: Fresh water is distributed among glaciers, ice caps, groundwater, and surface water like rivers and lakes.
Conclude the percentage of salt water: Based on the distribution, 97% of Earth's water is salt water, which is the correct answer to the problem.
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