Which of the following statements is false?(1 point)

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Estuaries are bodies of water that can contain saltwater.
Estuaries are bodies of water that can contain saltwater.

Only 1.2% of all of Earth's water is found in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.
Only 1.2% of all of Earth's water is found in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.

Of all of Earth's freshwater, only 1.2% is found in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.
Of all of Earth's freshwater, only 1.2% is found in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.

Lakes can be freshwater or saltwater.
Lakes can be freshwater or saltwater.

Answer 1

The false statement is:

"Lakes can be freshwater or saltwater."

This statement is misleading because while there are some saltwater lakes (like the Great Salt Lake), the vast majority of lakes are freshwater. The distinction is important, as most lakes around the world contain freshwater.