Biomes & deserts: Hot and cold deserts together occupy nearly what fraction of the world's land area? Use widely cited global physical geography approximations. Choose the closest correct fraction.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A1/2
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B1/4th
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C1/3rd
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D3/4th
Answer
Correct Answer: 1/3rd
Explanation
Given data
- Estimate world land share under hot (+ cold) deserts.
Concept/ApproachStandard geography texts approximate deserts (hot + cold) at roughly one-third of Earth's land surface.
Final Answer1/3rd