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What percentage of the planet do the oceans represent?
What percentage of the planet do the oceans represent?
- 80%
- 50%
- 70% (correct)
- 60%
How many large parts have men divided the oceans into?
How many large parts have men divided the oceans into?
- 6
- 5 (correct)
- 7
- 4
What is the maximum depth of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean?
What is the maximum depth of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean?
- 13,000 meters
- 11,000 meters (correct)
- 10,000 meters
- 8,000 meters
What technical means are mentioned as limiting our exploration of the ocean floor?
What technical means are mentioned as limiting our exploration of the ocean floor?
Where can the ocean depth reach up to 650 feet in some places?
Where can the ocean depth reach up to 650 feet in some places?
What percentage of the planet do the oceans represent?
What percentage of the planet do the oceans represent?
How many large parts have men divided the oceans into?
How many large parts have men divided the oceans into?
What is the maximum depth of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean?
What is the maximum depth of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean?
What technical means are mentioned as limiting our exploration of the ocean floor?
What technical means are mentioned as limiting our exploration of the ocean floor?
What have we learned a lot about in recent years regarding the oceans?
What have we learned a lot about in recent years regarding the oceans?
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Study Notes
Oceanic Coverage and Division
- Oceans cover approximately 71% of the Earth's surface.
- Humans have divided the oceans into five major parts: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic.
Mariana Trench
- The Mariana Trench, located in the Pacific Ocean, has a maximum depth of about 36,000 feet (approximately 11,000 meters).
Exploration Challenges
- Limitations in ocean floor exploration arise from technical means such as submersibles and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
Ocean Depth Characteristics
- Depths can reach up to 650 feet (about 198 meters) in places like continental shelves and coastal areas.
Recent Discoveries
- Recent years have yielded significant advancements in understanding ocean ecosystems, marine biodiversity, and geological features.
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