About what share of the world's oceans do the high seas cover?
A20 per cent
B35 per cent
C90 per cent
D64 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 64 per cent
The high seas, beyond all EEZs, cover about 64 per cent of the oceans.
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