alleryAbout what share of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
A51 percent
B61 percent
C71 percent
D81 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 71 percent
1. Ocean is a major body of saline water.
2. It covers approximately 71 percent of the Earth's surface.
3. That is some 362 million square kilometres.
_Source: Wikipedia, Natural environment, Oceans_
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