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प्रश्न
Write about the importance of oceans.
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उत्तर
- Oceans are the first order landform.
- 71% of the earth’s surface is covered with water.
- Oceans influence man in various ways, from the climate he experiences to the food he eats.
- Oceans are a major source of salt, valuable minerals, petroleum, pearls, and diamonds.
- Ocean currents affect the climate of neighboring areas.
- Ocean trade plays an important role in the world economy.
- Ocean currents can be converted into electricity.
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With the help of your atlas identify and mark the following in an outline map of the world.
The northernmost ocean
The Malacca Strait connects.
Choose the odd one out.
Choose the odd one out.
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.
Name the island located in the Arabian Sea.
Name the oceans which surround North America and South America.
Write a few lines about The Indian Ocean.
