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State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, give the correct statement. 51% of the earth’s surface is covered with water

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Question

State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, give the correct statement.

51% of the earth’s surface is covered with water

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

71% of the earth’s surface is covered with water.

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Chapter 16: Water : A Precious Resource - VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [Page 86]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 7
Chapter 16 Water : A Precious Resource
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS | Q 14. (b) | Page 86

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