Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth’s land?
✓ Correct answer: b) Africa–North America–South America–Europe
ExplanationThe correct order of continents in terms of their percentage of Earth’s land area is: Asia > Africa > North America > South America > Antarctica > Europe > Australia.The sequence that accurately reflects the decreasing order of land area is:Africa: Second largest continent, covering 20.3% of Earth’s land area.North America: Third largest continent, covering 16.3% of Earth’s land area.South America: Fourth largest continent, covering 12.0% of Earth’s land area.Europe: Sixth largest continent, covering 6.8% of Earth’s land area.106
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