Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Amount of Water

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the amount of water in rivers,streams,and the atmosphere?

• A)rivers,streams and the atmosphere contain 33 percent of the world's fresh water supply.
• B)the total amount of water in these locations is equal to 14,250 km³.
• C)the volume of water in these is 1/100 the volume of water in freshwater lakes.
• D)the volume of water in these is equal to that in freshwater lakes.
• E)the volume of water in these is unimportant in the hydrologic cycle.

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