The majority of the water outside of the oceans is in the form of:
A) streams.
B) lakes.
C) glacial ice.
D) water vapor in the atmosphere.
E) groundwater.

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About 68.7% of the world's freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps, making it the largest source of freshwater outside of the oceans. Streams, lakes, and groundwater make up smaller percentages, while water vapor in the atmosphere is a relatively small component.

The Majority of the Water Outside of the Oceans Is