What Do You Know About Atlantic Ocean?

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    On a scale of size, what's the position of the Atlantic ocean?

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It's definitely a big sea and it needs boats/ships to cross it successfully. No matter, what do you know about one of Earth's most important entities.

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  • 2. 

    On your compass, the Atlantic Ocean is connected where, to the Arctic sea?

    • North

    • South

    • West

    • East

    Correct Answer
    A. North
    Explanation
    The Atlantic Ocean is connected to the Arctic Sea in the north. This is because the Arctic Sea is located to the north of the Atlantic Ocean. The compass indicates the cardinal directions, and north is the direction that leads towards the Arctic Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.

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  • 3. 

    How many percent of the Earth does it cover?

    • 36

    • 40

    • 20

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 20 because it represents the percentage of the Earth that is covered.

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  • 4. 

    What's the shape of the basin occupied by the Ocean?

    • V-shaped

    • L-shaped

    • S-shaped

    • C-shaped

    Correct Answer
    A. S-shaped
    Explanation
    The answer "S-shaped" is correct because the shape of the basin occupied by the ocean is often described as resembling the letter "S". This shape is formed by the combination of various factors such as tectonic activity, erosion, and the movement of ocean currents. The S-shape allows for the formation of different coastal features such as bays, peninsulas, and headlands, which contribute to the overall shape of the ocean basin.

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    What about the Pacific Ocean, it is connected where?

    • Southwest

    • Northwest

    • Southeast

    • Northeast

    Correct Answer
    A. Southwest
    Explanation
    The Pacific Ocean is connected to the Southwest. This means that it is connected to areas located in the southwestern direction from its location. The question is asking about the direction in which the Pacific Ocean is connected, and the correct answer states that it is connected to the Southwest.

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    What is the maximum depth of the ocean in feet?

    • 12,577

    • 27,841

    • 15,678

    • 34,678

    Correct Answer
    A. 27,841
    Explanation
    The maximum depth of the ocean in feet is 27,841.

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    Would you please convert the average depth to meters?

    • 6,789

    • 3,646

    • 4,567

    • 2,987

    Correct Answer
    A. 3,646
    Explanation
    The given answer, 3,646, is the average depth in meters.

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  • 8. 

    What's the ocean's coordinate?

    • 0°N 25°W

    • 0°N 55°W

    • 1°N 75°W

    • 1°N 34°W

    Correct Answer
    A. 0°N 25°W
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 0°N 25°W. This coordinate represents a location in the ocean where the latitude is 0°N (equator) and the longitude is 25°W. This means that the location is on the equator, slightly to the west of the prime meridian.

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    How many feet (average) deep is the Ocean?

    • 15,962

    • 13,962

    • 11,962

    • 10,962

    Correct Answer
    A. 11,962
    Explanation
    The average depth of the ocean is approximately 11,962 feet. This is determined by measuring the depth at various points in the ocean and calculating the average. The ocean is known to have varying depths, with some areas being shallower and others being much deeper. Therefore, the average depth provides a general understanding of the overall depth of the ocean.

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    When was the oldest mention of the Atlantic Ocean?

    • Seventh Century

    • Fourth Century

    • Third Century

    • Sixth Century

    Correct Answer
    A. Sixth Century
    Explanation
    The oldest mention of the Atlantic Ocean was in the Sixth Century.

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