Approximately what percentage of water on Earth is contained within the oceans?

What will be an ideal response?


97%

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How is sand moving (overall) in the diagram of the beach?

A. laterally to the left B. laterally to the right C. constantly toward the shore D. offshore toward the sea

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Which of the following is an action individuals have taken to help reduce the impact of a potential future tsunami?

A) drain coastal wetlands B) plant mangroves C) build on barrier islands. D) remove barrier islands. E) construct jetties

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What is the key process that sequesters atmospheric carbon dioxide?

A. Formation of carbonate sedimentary rocks B. Formation of coal deposits C. Absorption by land plants D. Absorption by volcanic gases

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A tropical grassland with widely scattered clumps of trees would be called a

a. Veldt b. Steppes c. Savanna d. Pampas e. Taiga

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