If all of Earth's water vapor were to suddenly condense and fall as rain,it would be enough to cover the entire globe with ____ of water.
A)5 cm (2 inches)
B)100 m
C)2.5 cm (1 inch)
D)1000 m
E)10 cm (4 inches)

Question

If all of Earth's water vapor were to suddenly condense and fall as rain,it would be enough to cover the entire globe with ____ of water.​
A)5 cm (2 inches)
B)100 m
C)​2.5 cm (1 inch)
D)​1000 m
E)​10 cm (4 inches)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is relatively small compared to the volume of the Earth's oceans, and if it all condensed, it would only cover the Earth with about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water.

If All of Earth's Water Vapor Were to Suddenly Condense