Question

How much of the Earth's surface is covered with water?

• A. About two-third
• B. About three-fourth
• C. About one-fourth
• D. About one-third

Answer 1

The correct option is B

About three-fourth

Explanation for correct option:

Option B

• About three-fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with water
• It is about 71% of the earth's surface.
• Oceans and seas hold about 97 percent of the water on the earth's surface, called saline water.
• Remaining 3 percent water is fresh water which is used for domestic use.

Therefore, option B is correct.

Explanation for incorrect option:

• About three-fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with water.

Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.