Major Oceans, Ocean Deposits, and Major & Minor Ocean Floor Relief

1. Which of the following statements about the Atlantic Ocean is/are true?

  1. It is the second largest ocean globally.
  2. It is the smallest ocean in the world.
  3. It separates the “Old World” from the “New World.”
  4. It is the least active ocean in terms of trade and commerce.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 1 & 2
  3. Only 1 & 3
  4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer: Option C. Only 1 & 3

2. Which ocean is the most significant from an economic point of view?

  1. Pacific Ocean
  2. Atlantic Ocean
  3. Indian Ocean
  4. Arctic Ocean
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Answer: Option B. Atlantic Ocean

3. Which statements about the Atlantic Ocean are accurate?

  1. It widens in the southern hemisphere.
  2. It widens in the extreme north and connects with the Arctic Ocean.
  3. It is a circular ocean.
  4. It narrows as it moves towards the equator.

Select the correct code from the options given below:

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 1 & 3
  3. Only 1 & 4
  4. Only 1, 2 & 3
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Answer: Option C. Only 1 & 4

4. Which of the following major oceans has an S-shaped formation?

  1. Atlantic Ocean
  2. Indian Ocean
  3. Pacific Ocean
  4. Southern Ocean
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Answer: Option A. Atlantic Ocean

5. Which ocean acts as a divider between the Old World and the New World?

  1. Indian Ocean
  2. Arctic Ocean
  3. Southern Ocean
  4. Atlantic Ocean
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Answer: Option D. Atlantic Ocean