Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Author: Michael D. Johnson
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The earth is made up of three-fourth of water and one-third land. The oceans and seas carry the major amount of water on earth. Other than the oceans, the water is available in rivers, ponds, lakes, springs, and polar ice caps. The water present in the water bodies other than the oceans and seas is the only freshwater available for human consumption.
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