2000 MCQs on Geography of the World
Chapter 3: Geography of the World Q1. What is the total surface area of the Earth? A. 149 million sq. km ✅ B. 510 million sq. km C. 361 million sq. km D. 730 million sq. km Explanation: The Earth’s total surface area is 510 million sq. km. Q2. What proportion of the Earth’s surface is covered by land? A. 71% ✅ B. 29% C. 45% D. 67% Explanation: About 29% of the Earth’s surface (149 million sq. km) is land. Q3. What proportion of the Earth’s surface is covered by water? ✅ A. 71% B. 29% C. 57% D. 67% Explanation: About 71% of the Earth’s surface (361 million sq. km) is water. Q4. Which is the largest continent by area? ✅ A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. North America Explanation: Asia is the largest continent with 44.6 million sq. km. Q5. Which is the largest ocean by area? ✅ A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Arctic Ocean Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest, covering 165.2 million sq. km. Q6. According to 2015 estimates, what was the world’s population? A. 6.5 ...