Distribution of land and water on Earth
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Percentage distribution of landmasses and oceans on Earth’s surface
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Last update:
2019-01-30
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Description:
Oceans cover 70 percent of Earth’s entire surface. Landmasses thus amount to only 30 percent. When you see photos from space, it’s easy to understand why Earth is called the “Blue Planet.”
Information and ideas:
The students should discuss the proportions of the individual continents and oceans on Earth’s surface.
Information and ideas:
The students should discuss the proportions of the individual continents and oceans on Earth’s surface.
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Learning resource type:
Illustration
Subjects:
Geography
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Chart; Water; Drinking water distribution; Drinking water needs; Drinking water shortage; Water
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2019