alleryWhat share of global evaporation occurs over the ocean?
A56 percent
B66 percent
C76 percent
D86 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 86 percent
1. The ocean is the source of 86 percent of global evaporation.
2. Land supplies the remaining 14 percent.
3. Lower figures understate the ocean's role.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water cycle, Overall process_
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