Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
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ISBN: 9781260150544
Author: Bill W. Tillery
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 24, Problem 3AC
To determine
The major source of fresh water is:
a. Streams.
b. Underground water.
c. Precipitation.
d. Rivers.
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