Question

Which statements about fresh water and salt water are true? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Statement 2 - 'Fresh water is essential to all life on Earth'  and statement 4 - 'Most of Earth’s water is stored in the oceans', are true.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 - Ponds are generally classified as a source of fresh water.

• Statement 3 - Only 2.5% out of all the water present on Earth is fresh water.

• Statement 5 - Oceans indeed are the largest source of water, but unfortunately not freshwater. Ocean water cannot be used for most basic day-to-day operations.

Answer 2

The correct answers are:

2. Fresh water is essential to all life on earth.

and

4. Most of earth's water is stored in the oceans