Oceanography: Characteristics of Ocean Surface
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What is the unique characteristic of the ocean's smooth surface mentioned in the text?

  • It has high tides
  • It produces methane gas
  • It resembles a mirror (correct)
  • It appears transparent

What is the average depth of the ocean mentioned in the text?

  • 3.1 miles
  • 0.9 miles
  • 1.4 miles
  • 2.3 miles (correct)

What are some of the substances mentioned to be found at great depths in the ocean?

  • Hydrothermal vents and microplastics
  • Methane seeps and microplastics (correct)
  • Methane seeps and volcanic ash
  • Hydrothermal vents and volcanic ash

What is the depth range covered by the ocean floor features?

<p>10,000-35,000 meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characteristic of the 'Mahadweepiye Nimgn Tat'?

<p>It is a region with water depth less than 100 meters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the 'Mid-Oceanic Ridge'?

<p>It is a volcanic ridge extending over 40,000 miles with an average depth of 8,000 meters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the Pacific Ocean has the least depth?

<p>Melanesia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate average depth of the Pacific Ocean?

<p>8,000 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

<p>Pacific Ocean (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate area covered by the Pacific Ocean?

<p>Two-thirds of the Earth's surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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