Figure: Effect of particle size on total surface area

The figure compares one large particle with many smaller particles of equal total volume. Which has the greater total surface area?
The single large particle
Both the same, as the total volume is equal
The many smaller particles
It depends on the material the particles are made of
36 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 10.5 Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles, covering 10.5.1 Nanoparticles: size, uses and risks and 10.5.2 Comparing and selecting materials. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.