Earth's Land and Water Distribution

Earth's Land and Water Distribution

Overall Distribution of Earth's Surface

. 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water

. 29% of Earth's surface is land

Land Distribution

Continents

· Land is unevenly distributed across the globe.

. The Northern Hemisphere contains about 70% of the world's landmass.

. The Southern Hemisphere is dominated by water and is often called the "water hemisphere."