Oceans Flashcards
Naming all oceans
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Which ocean is the smallest by surface area?
Arctic Ocean
How many major oceans are there on Earth?
Trick Question: There is only 1 global ocean.
Predating 2000: 4 Named districts
Morden: Five named districts
True or False: The Atlantic Ocean is larger than the Indian Ocean.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ Ocean is located between Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Indian
What ocean is known for its significant impact on weather patterns, including hurricanes?
Atlantic Ocean
Which ocean is located primarily in the Southern Hemisphere?
Southern Ocean
Name the ocean that is entirely located in the Northern Hemisphere.
Arctic Ocean
Which ocean borders the west coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
True or False: The Indian Ocean is the second-largest ocean.
True
Multiple Choice: Which ocean is the youngest geologically? A) Atlantic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Southern Ocean D) Arctic Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
What ocean is known for the Bermuda Triangle?
Atlantic Ocean
Fill in the blank: The _____ Ocean is the only ocean that surrounds a continent completely.
Southern
Which ocean is the primary ocean for shipping routes between Asia and Australia?
Indian Ocean
True or False: The Pacific Ocean is shrinking in size.
False
Name one characteristic of the Arctic Ocean.
It is covered by sea ice for much of the year.
What ocean is the primary source of the world’s seafood supply?
Pacific Ocean
Multiple Choice: Which ocean is the warmest? A) Arctic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Southern Ocean D) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
Fill in the blank: The _____ Ocean is the ocean that is most affected by climate change.
Arctic
Which ocean has the deepest point known as the Mariana Trench?
Pacific Ocean
True or False: The Southern Ocean is recognized as an ocean by all countries.
False
What is the primary reason for the name ‘Southern Ocean’?
It encircles Antarctica.
Which ocean is known for its coral reefs and biodiversity?
Pacific Ocean
What ocean is located to the east of Africa?
Indian Ocean
Fill in the blank: The _____ Ocean is the ocean that separates North America from Asia.
Pacific
True or False: The Atlantic Ocean is home to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
True
Which ocean is primarily located in the Arctic region?
Arctic Ocean
Name all the oceans in the world.
Trick Question: There is only 1 global ocean.
- Atlantic
- Pacific
- Indian
- Arctic
- Southern (Antarctic) from Antarctica to the Line of Lat. 60 degrees South
