geography MCQ #897

The ratio between land and oceans by area is:

geography MCQ #897

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio between land and oceans by area is:

    • A) 70.8 percent and 29.2 percent
    • B) 61.9 percent and 29.1 percent
    • C) 59 percent and 41 percent
    • D) 80.2 percent and 19.8 percent

    Answer: 70.8 percent and 29.2 percent

    Explanation: Earth's surface is covered by approximately 70.8% water (oceans) and 29.2% land; the question lists land first then oceans, giving the ratio as 29.2% land to 70.8% ocean.