Question

Which is the deepest ocean?

• A. Pacific Ocean
• B. Indian Ocean
• C. Atlantic Ocean
• D. Arctic Ocean

Hint:

The Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean due to the presence of the Mariana Trench, which contains the Challenger Deep.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Pacific Ocean is the deepest ocean on Earth. It contains the Mariana Trench, which is the deepest known point in the world's oceans. The Mariana Trench reaches a depth of approximately 10,984 meters (36,037 feet) at its lowest point, known as the Challenger Deep. Here's why the other options are incorrect:
- Option (1): Pacific Ocean: This is the correct answer, as it contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of any ocean.
- Option (2): Indian Ocean: While the Indian Ocean is deep, it does not contain the deepest point in the world. Its maximum depth is around 7,258 meters (23,812 feet), which is significantly shallower than the Pacific Ocean.
- Option (3): Atlantic Ocean: The Atlantic Ocean is also deep, with its maximum depth reaching about 8,605 meters (28,232 feet). However, this is still much shallower than the Pacific Ocean.
- Option (4): Arctic Ocean: The Arctic Ocean is the shallowest of the world's oceans, with an average depth of about 1,038 meters (3,406 feet). It is not even close to being the deepest ocean.
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Pacific Ocean}}$