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It is gravity that holds the water in the ocean. Gravity calls all things to earth, and calls all water to flow to the lowest point that it is capable of reaching. Earth's gravity gives liquid water one command: "Down!"

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Q: What holds water in the oceans?
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What contains the most of the earths water?

Well! the earth is covered by water which 70% and the part of the earth have oceans so the part that holds the most water is oceans.


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