Sizes
Which ocean is considered the world's smallest?
a) Arctic Ocean
b) Tiny Ocean
c) Southern Ocean
d) Kiddie Pool Ocean
a) Arctic Ocean
Which of the oceans would be closest to Santa Clause at the North Pole?
Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean borders which continents?
a) North America, Europe, and Asia
b) Africa, Australia, and Antarctica
c) South America and Africa
d) Just North America
a) North America, Europe, and Asia
Which statement is NOT true about the Southern Ocean?
a) It borders Antarctica
b) It is universally accepted as a real ocean
c) It borders South America, Africa, and Australia
d) It is made up of parts of other oceans
b) It is universally accepted as a real ocean
What do Californians often call the Pacific Ocean?
a) "The beach"
b) "The big wet"
c) "The super soaker"
d) "The west water"
a) "The beach"
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Mega Ocean
b) Super-Sized Ocean
a) Pacific Ocean
How did the Indian Ocean get its name?
a) From its proximity to India
b) Because it's full of Indian food
c) From its blue-ish "indigo" color
d) Because it was discovered by Indigenous peoples
a) From its proximity to India
The Indian Ocean borders which three continents?
a) Africa, Asia, and Australia
b) Europe, Asia, and Antarctica
c) North America, South America, and Africa
d) Asia, Europe, and Africa
a) Africa, Asia, and Australia
Why do some geographers question the Southern Ocean's status as a real ocean?
a) Because it's actually made up of parts of other oceans
b) Because it's too cold to be an ocean
c) Because penguins claimed it as their own nation
d) Because it's actually a very large lake
a) Because it's actually made up of parts of other oceans
What unique characteristic makes the Arctic Ocean special?
a) It's the northernmost ocean
b) It's the only ocean with rainbow-colored water
c) It's the only ocean where fish can fly
d) It's the warmest ocean
a) It's the northernmost ocean
What is the Second Largest Ocean?
Atlantic
The Atlantic Ocean is located on which coast of North America?
a) Eastern coast
b) Western coast
c) Northern coast
d) Southern coast
a) Eastern coast
How many continents does the Pacific Ocean border?
a) 4 (The Americas, Asia, and Australia)
b) 2 (Just North and South America)
c) 3 (Asia, Australia, and Antarctica)
d) 5 (All except Europe and Africa)
a) 4 (The Americas, Asia, and Australia)
What ecological consequence might result from the warming of the Southern Ocean?
a) Increased algae blooms
b) Disruption of krill populations affecting the entire food chain
c) More frequent hurricanes
d) Increased coral reef growth
Disruption of krill populations affecting the entire food chain
Which ocean is sometimes not considered its own distinct ocean?
a) Southern Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
a) Southern Ocean
What is the third largest ocean?
Indian
The Pacific Ocean is found on which coast of the Americas?
a) Western coast
b) Eastern coast
c) Northern coast
d) The coast with the most hot dog stands
a) Western coast
Which ocean is bordered by the most continents?
a) Atlantic Ocean (North America, South America, Europe, Africa)
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
a) Atlantic Ocean (North America, South America, Europe, Africa)
What environmental challenge do all five oceans currently share?
a) Plastic pollution
b) Oil spills
c) Overfishing
d) Coral bleaching
a) Plastic pollution
Which ocean would you cross to travel from India to Australia?
a) Indian Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean
d) The Ocean of Dreams and Wishes
a) Indian Ocean
What is the fourth largest ocean?
Southern
The Atlantic Ocean borders how many continents?
a) 4 continents
b) 2 continents
c) 6 continents
d) All 7 continents
a) 4 continents
Which TWO oceans border Australia?
a) Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean
c) Southern Ocean and Arctic Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
a) Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
how do ocean currents influence global climate patterns?
a) They transfer heat between the equator and poles
b) They create rain
c) They control wind direction
d) They determine seasonal changes
a) They transfer heat between the equator and poles
Name one of major geographical features of the Atlantic, Indian, or Pacific Ocean from the song we listen to.
Indian- Warmest Around.
Pacific - 1/3 Earth's Surface OR Mariana Trench.
Atlantic - Named after Atlas OR Bermuda Triangle OR Gulf Stream.