Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

Answer the questions based on the following image:

The continent in the picture represents _____ percent of all terrestrial ice.

Options:

60

90

65

40

Correct Answer:

90

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 90

The Antarctic continental region extends over 14 million square kilometres and comprises 26 per cent of the world’s wilderness area, representing 90 per cent of all terrestrial ice and 70 per cent of planetary fresh water.