Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of earth's land?
A
North America-Africa-South America-Europe
B
Africa-North America-South America-Europe
C
North America-Africa-Europe-South America
D
Africa-North America-Europe-South America
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks for the correct sequence of the given Continents in decreasing order of their percentage of Earth's land area.
2. Approximate land area percentages of total Earth's land area: Asia (~30%), Africa (~20.4%), North America (~16.5%), South America (~12.0%), Antarctica (~9.2%), Europe (~6.8%), Australia (~5.9%).
3. Arranging the continents in the options (Africa, North America, South America, Europe) in decreasing order gives: Africa > North America > South America > Europe.
4. Sequence (B) matches this order.