Reading ComprehensionQuestion 41 of 120
Read the passage: 'Water covers about seventy percent of Earth's surface, yet most of it is salt water unsuitable for drinking.' What is the topic?
a.Ocean animals
b.Earth's water and its usability
c.Weather patterns
d.Drinking habits
Explanation
The topic is the general subject the passage discusses. This passage focuses on how much of Earth is water and how much of it can be used for drinking.
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