Q1
What percentage of Earth's surface do oceans cover?
AAbout 70%
BAbout 10%
CAbout 50%
DAbout 90%
ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)GeographyCh 4 · Topic 1
Major Water Bodies
Major water bodies, like oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes, cover much of the Earth's surface and are essential for life and climate.
Core concept
Oceans are the largest water bodies, covering about 70% of the Earth's surface, and there are five major oceans.
How it works
Seas are smaller than oceans and are often partially enclosed by land, like the Arabian Sea near India.
Why it matters
Rivers are flowing bodies of freshwater that travel from higher to lower ground, eventually reaching seas or oceans.
Key detail
Lakes are bodies of water surrounded by land, and can be freshwater or saltwater, providing important resources for nearby communities.
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• Oceans are the largest water bodies.
• Oceans cover about 70% of Earth's surface.
• There are five major oceans.
• Seas are smaller, often partially enclosed by land.
• The Arabian Sea is near India.
• Rivers are flowing freshwater bodies.
• Rivers flow from higher to lower ground.
• Lakes are surrounded by land.