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प्रश्न
Give the important features of the Pacific Ocean.
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उत्तर
- The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
- It is bounded by Asia and Australia in its west and North America and South America in its east.
- It stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the North to the Southern Ocean around in the south.
- The deepest point Mariana Trench is 10,994 m and is located in the Pacific Ocean.
- A chain of volcanoes is also present around the Pacific Ocean. They are called the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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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 |
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?
Which of the following is the smallest ocean on Earth?
The Malacca Strait connects.
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.
What is the deepest part of the ocean called as?
It connects the Pacific Ocean with the Arctic ocean.
Write a few lines about The Indian Ocean.
