Question

What percentage of the world's population lives within 500 miles of an ocean?

a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 90%

Answer 1

Approximately 75% or 90% of the world's population lives within 500 miles of an ocean.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the percentage of the world's population that lives within 500 miles of an ocean. To answer this, we can consider the fact that more than 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans. Since cities and human settlements are generally located near coastlines, it is safe to assume that a significant portion of the population lives within 500 miles of an ocean. Therefore, the answer would be either option c) 75% or option d) 90%.