Which statements about fresh water and salt water are true? Check all that apply.A pond is a source of salt water.Fresh water is essential to all life on Earth.Half of Earth’s water is fresh water.Most of Earth’s water is stored in the oceans.Oceans are the largest source of fresh water.
Answer
A
A pond is a source of salt water.
B
Fresh water is essential to all life on Earth.
C
Half of Earth’s water is fresh water.
D
Most of Earth’s water is stored in the oceans.
E
Oceans are the largest source of fresh water.
Explanation
Fresh water is necessary for life, and most of Earth’s water—about 97%—is salt water stored in the oceans. So the statement that most of Earth’s water is in the oceans is true, while a pond is generally a source of fresh water and oceans are not the largest source of fresh water.
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