Oceans cover how much of the Earth's surface?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the percentage of Earth's surface that is covered by oceans. This requires knowledge about the Earth's geography.
Answer
71%
The ocean covers 71% of the Earth's surface.
Answer for screen readers
The ocean covers 71% of the Earth's surface.
More Information
The ocean makes up a significant portion of the Earth's surface and affects various global systems such as weather, the environment, and marine ecosystems.
Sources
- The Ocean - globalocean.noaa.gov
- How much water is in the ocean? - National Ocean Service - oceanservice.noaa.gov
- Ocean - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org