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Oceans
Approximately 97% of the Earth's water
regulate the planet's climate, support marine life, and are crucial for the water cycle through evaporation and precipitation
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Freshwater
Only about 2.5%-3% of the Earth's water
This includes glaciers and ice caps (68.7%), groundwater (30.1%), and surface water (rivers, lakes) which is only about 0.3%
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Atmospheric Water
Contains a small fraction of Earth's water, crucial for weather patterns
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Soil Moisture and Biological Water
Soil moisture is vital for plant growth and agriculture. Biological water is stored within living organisms
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