What proportion of world population lives in Southern hemisphere ?

Question

Accepted Answer

Nearly 10% of the world's population lives in the Southern Hemisphere.

Here's why Option 1 is the correct answer and why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1: Nearly 10% (Correct)**: The vast majority of the world's landmass is located in the Northern Hemisphere. This includes almost all of North America, Europe, and Asia. Consequently, most of the world's population resides in these regions. The Southern Hemisphere is primarily ocean, with significant landmasses being Australia, parts of South America, and Africa. Given the smaller land area and the distribution of major population centers, it is reasonable that only about 10% of the world's population lives in the Southern Hemisphere.

*   **Option 2: Between 15% to 20% (Incorrect)**: This percentage is too high. While the Southern Hemisphere does contain some populated areas, it doesn't hold enough of the global population to reach this range. The concentration of people in the Northern Hemisphere is significantly greater.

*   **Option 3: Between 20% to 25% (Incorrect)**: This percentage is even further from the actual distribution. The landmass and population density in the Southern Hemisphere simply do not support such a large proportion of the world's population.

*   **Option 4: More than 25% (Incorrect)**: This is the least likely option. The Southern Hemisphere's population is significantly smaller than the Northern Hemisphere's, making this percentage far too high.