Multiple choice

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

  1. 1/4

  2. 2/3

  3. 3/4

  4. 1/2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 71 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, which is commonly rounded to 3/4 in general geography contexts. The other options significantly underestimate or overestimate this coverage.

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