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One-fifth of earth's total fresh water supply is in ________.

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One-fifth of earth's total fresh water supply is in groundwater. Groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the US population and 99% of the rural population. A full 64% of groundwater is used for irrigation to grow crops in the US.
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