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List out the deepest trenches of various oceans. - Geography

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List out the deepest trenches of various oceans.

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As many as 57 deeps have been explored so far of which 32 are in the Pacific Ocean; 19 in the Atlantic Ocean and 6 in the Indian Ocean. Some important trenches of the world are as follows:

  • Mariana Trench: It is the world’s deepest trench. It lies in the Pacific Ocean. It is 11034 km below the ocean.
  • Puritonko Trench: It is the deepest trench in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Sunda Trench: It is the deepest trench in the Indian Ocean.
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Chapter 13: Water (Oceans) - Exercises [Page 115]

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NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography [English]
Chapter 13 Water (Oceans)
Exercises | Q 2. (iii) | Page 115
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