AP Environmental Science

Category - AP Environmental Science

Which of the following regions of the world contains the smallest percentage of the world’s population?
  1. The Eastern Hemisphere
  2. The Northern Hemisphere
  3. The Southern Hemisphere
  4. Coastal areas of the world that are within 100 miles of the ocean
Explanation
Answer: C - Among these choices, the Southern Hemisphere contains the smallest percentage of the world’s population.

Key Takeaway: The Southern Hemisphere is the half of the Earth that is south of the equator. This hemisphere contains all or parts of four continents: Australia, Antarctica, part of South America, and parts of Africa. It also contains most of Oceania. The Southern Hemisphere is significantly less polluted than the Northern Hemisphere due to lower overall population density. Only 10 to 12 percent of the human population resides in the Southern Hemisphere.
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