What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

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Explanation

About 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water, but 97% of that is saltwater. Only about 3% is freshwater, and most of that is frozen in glaciers.

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About 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water, but 97% of that is saltwater. Only about 3% is freshwater, and most of that is frozen in glaciers.

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