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Earth happens to orbit the sun within the so-called “Goldilocks zone,” where temperatures are just right to maintain liquid water on our planet's surface. - Geography

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Earth happens to orbit the sun within the so-called “Goldilocks zone,” where temperatures are just right to maintain liquid water on our planet's surface. Water covers roughly 71 % of Earth's surface, with most of that water located in our planet's ______.

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  • Ice-caps

  • Glaciers

  • Oceans

  • Rivers

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Oceans

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Approximately 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water, and the majority of this water is located in the oceans. Oceans account for about 97% of Earth's total water, making them the largest reservoir of water on the planet. The rest is found in ice caps, glaciers, rivers, and underground sources. The vast oceans play a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life.

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Chapter 1: Earth as a Planet - EXERCISES [Page 14]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 1 Earth as a Planet
EXERCISES | Q I. 11. | Page 14
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