Five Major Oceans

Q.

Why is the Indian ocean named after our country? Write any three reasons.

Q. Differentiate between isthmus and strait with example.

Q.

Where is the Duncan passage located?

Q. The longest mountain range in the world is located in the .

1. Atlantic Ocean
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Alps
4. Himalayas

Q. Besides Palk Strait, the other feature which separates India from Sri Lanka is ________.

1. Kanyakumari Bridge
2. Indian Ocean
3. Ramsethu
4. Gulf of Mannar

Q. Choose the correct pair.

1. Arctic Ocean
2. Antarctic ocean
3. South Pole
4. Triangular Shape
5. Indian Ocean
6. North Pole

Q. Mauna Kea is the tallest underwater mountain in the world.

1. False
2. True

Q. The Indian Ocean is the warmest ocean in the world.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which ocean is the Mariana Trench located in ?

1. Pacific Ocean
2. Arctic Ocean
3. Indian Ocean
4. Southern Ocean

Q. Which is the largest ocean in the world?

1. Indian ocean
2. Pacific ocean
3. Atlantic ocean
4. Arctic Ocean

Q. Name the two countries separated by Palk strait.

1. India and Srilanka
2. India and Pakistan
3. Pakistan and Afghanistan
4. India and Bangladesh

Q. Which is the only ocean named after a country?

1. Indian ocean
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Atlantic ocean
4. Southern ocean

Q. _____ and _____ coastlines provide an ideal location for natural harbours and ports.

1. Indented
2. Irregular
3. Regular
4. Plain

Q. The longest mountain range in the world is located in the .

1. Atlantic Ocean
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Alps
4. Himalayas

Q. Which ocean lies in the North of Asia?

1. Pacific ocean
2. Arctic ocean
3. Indian ocean
4. Atlantic ocean

Q. A marina is _____________.

1. a sandy beach
2. a fishing village
3. a small port used for pleasure
4. a maritime museum

Q. Which is the busiest ocean from the point of view of commerce and trade?

1. Atlantic Ocean
2. Arctic Ocean
3. Indian Ocean
4. Pacific Ocean