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प्रश्न
Picture study:
Look at the picture of an ocean given here and answer the questions.
1. Describe the characteristics of the largest ocean in the world.
2. What are the differences between an ocean and a sea?
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उत्तर
1. Pacific ocean is the largest ocean and covers one-third of the globe. It is circular in shape and is bordered by volcanic mountains and is termed as ‘Ring of Fire’. The deepest part of earth i.e. Mariana Trench lies in this ocean near the Philippines.
2.
Ocean :
- Oceans are large water bodies covering 97% of earth’s water.
- There are the main 5 oceans eg. Pacific, Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and Southern Ocean.
Sea :
- Sea is a part of the ocean that is smaller and shallower, located close to the edge of a landmass or continent.
- There are many seas eg. The Caribbean Sea, Bering Sea, Arabian sea, North sea, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the columns
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. the Ring of Fire | i. water pollution |
| 2. the Atlantic Ocean | ii. inland sea |
| 3. the Caspian sea | iii. mountain ranges around the Pacific Ocean |
| 4. oil spill | iv. an S-shaped ocean |
With the help of your atlas identify and mark the following in an outline map of the world.
The largest ocean in the world
With the help of your atlas identify and mark the following in an outline map of the world.
The northernmost ocean
What is the ring of fire?
The largest ocean is ______.
Choose the odd one out.
Match the following
| A | B |
| 1. The South Sandwich Trench | a) The Atlantic Ocean |
| 2. The Milwaukee Trench | b) The Southern Ocean |
| 3. The Mariana Trench | c) The Indian Ocean |
| 4. The Eurasian basin | d) The Pacific Ocean |
| 5. The Java Trench | e) The Arctic Ocean |
Consider the following statements
- Plains are formed by rivers.
- The ‘South Sandwich Trench’ is found in the Indian Ocean.
- Plateaus have steep slopes.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
Give the important features of the Pacific Ocean.
Write a few lines about The Indian Ocean.
