The World's Oceans

The ​ (a)   ​ ​ ​ ​ is the second largest ocean basin.

• Atlantic
• Arctic
• Indian
• Pacific
• Southern

What formed the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

• earhtquake

• transform boundary

• volcanic activity

• convection currents

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Why is the Indian Ocean called a "closed" ocean?

• The government of India doesn't allow any entry into the ocean.

• It is landlocked on three sides by Africa, India, and Australia

• It is often frozen and unable to sail in.

• The water there has a low salinity, so small boats would capsize.

What does the Indian Ocean have more of than any other ocean?

• sharks

• travellers

• ports of trade

• underwater volcanoes

What is the world's biggest ocean?​ (a)  

• Pacific
• Indian
• Southern
• Atlantic
• Arctic

The Challenger Deep is the deepest part in any of the oceans, and is found in the

• Maraina Trench

• Pacific Continental Slope

• California Abyssal Plain

• Alaskan Seamount

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What is the area of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean called?

• Hotspot Circle

• Global Ring of Volcanoes

• Volcanic Ring

• The Ring of Fire

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What is a main feature found in the Southern Ocean?

• icebergs

• glaciers

• polar bears

• seals

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The Arctic Ocean surrounds

• The South Pole

• The Equator

• The North Pole

• Russia