Oceans and Seas of the World: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
Which of the following is not true about the Sargasso Sea?
- AAnticyclonic circulation of ocean currents is characteristic of
- BIts highest salinity is found in the Atlantic Ocean.
- CIt is located west of the Gulf Stream and east of the Canary Current.
- DIt is limited to the circular motion of still and motionless water.
Question 2 of 50
Which is not included in the four largest oceans of the world?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DMediterranean Sea
Question 3 of 50
The 'Tasman Sea' is situated between?
- ANorth and South America
- BIndia and Sri Lanka
- CAustralia and New Zealand
- DSiberia and Alaska
Question 4 of 50
Which of the following seas is landlocked?
- ATimor Sea
- BArafura Sea
- CGreenland Sea
- DAral Sea
Question 5 of 50
To the north of Türkiye is-
- ABlack Sea
- BCaspian Sea
- CRed Sea
- DMediterranean Sea
Question 6 of 50
In which ocean is the presence of Ring of Fire found?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 7 of 50
The largest gulf in the world is-
- AHudson Bay
- BBay of Bengal
- CGulf of Mexico
- DPersian Gulf
Question 8 of 50
In which ocean is the 'Sargasso Sea' located?
- AAtlantic Ocean
- Bpacific ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 9 of 50
Which of the following oceans is blocked by the continent of Asia in the north?
- Apacific ocean
- BArctic Ocean
- CAtlantic Ocean
- DIndian Ocean
Question 10 of 50
The Sargasso Sea is located in-
- Ain the Pacific Ocean
- Bin the North Atlantic Ocean
- Cin the South Atlantic Ocean
- Din the Indian Ocean
Question 11 of 50
The ocean which is different from others is-
- ARed Sea
- BYellow Sea
- CCaspian Sea
- DSea of Japan
Question 12 of 50
Where is the Sunda Trench?
- AIndian Ocean
- Bpacific ocean
- CAtlantic Ocean
- DGulf of Mexico
Question 13 of 50
Which of the following oceans is called the "hidden ocean"?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 14 of 50
The largest ocean in the world in terms of area is-
- ASea of Japan
- BSouth China Sea
- CMediterranean Sea
- DBlack Sea
Question 15 of 50
Which sea is between Jordan and Israel?
- ARed Sea
- BCaspian Sea
- CDead Sea
- DBlack Sea
Question 16 of 50
The most saline ocean is-
- AArabian Sea
- BMediterranean Sea
- CRed Sea
- DDead Sea
Question 17 of 50
Which ocean is known as the oceanic desert?
- AArabian Sea
- BSargasso Sea
- CRed Sea
- DChina Sea
Question 18 of 50
Which of the following countries does not touch the Mediterranean Sea?
- ASyria
- BIsrael
- CJordan
- DLebanon
Question 19 of 50
The Great Ocean Trade Route passes through which ocean?
- AIndian Ocean
- Bpacific ocean
- CNorth Atlantic Ocean
- DSouthern Atlantic Ocean
Question 20 of 50
The present Mediterranean Sea is considered to be the remains of which ancient ocean?
- ATethys Ocean
- BArctic Ocean
- CAtlantic Ocean
- Dpacific ocean
Question 21 of 50
The Black Sea is located to the south of which country?
- AFrance
- BRussia
- CTürkiye
- DEngland
Question 22 of 50
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
- Apacific ocean
- BIndian Ocean
- CMediterranean Sea
- DAtlantic Ocean
Question 23 of 50
The correct descending order of oceans according to area is-
- APacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean
- BPacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean
- CPacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
- DPacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean
Question 24 of 50
Which gulf has the longest coastline in the world?
- APersian Gulf
- BGulf of Mexico
- CHudson Bay
- DCardigan Bay
Question 25 of 50
Which of the following oceans does not touch the North American continent?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 26 of 50
Which of the following oceans touches Asia on one side and North America continent on the other?
- AAtlantic Ocean
- Bpacific ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 27 of 50
The ocean covers approximately .............. of the Earth's surface?
- A0.5
- B0.6
- C0.7
- D0.8
Question 28 of 50
Which of the following is considered to be the deepest point of the oceans?
- ATonga Trench
- BMariana Trench
- CPhilippine Trench
- DKermadec Ditch
Question 29 of 50
Which of the following countries does not touch the Black Sea?
- ARussia
- BKazakhstan
- CUkraine
- DMoldova
Question 30 of 50
Which of the following African countries does not share its border with the Mediterranean Sea?
- AAlgeria
- BChad
- CMorocco
- DTunisia
Question 31 of 50
The largest ocean of the world is-
- AArctic Ocean
- BIndian Ocean
- CAtlantic Ocean
- Dpacific ocean
Question 32 of 50
Coral reefs are the main feature of which of the following oceans?
- AAtlantic Ocean
- Bpacific ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 33 of 50
Which is the smallest ocean?
- APacific
- BAtlantic
- CArctic
- DHind
Question 34 of 50
The maximum depth of the oceans in metres is-
- A9428 m.
- B9364 m.
- C10,993 m
- D11,033 m
Question 35 of 50
Which of the following oceans has its boundaries touching three continents?
- ARed Sea
- BBering Sea
- CMediterranean Sea
- DArabian Sea
Question 36 of 50
Which of the following is the only Western European country with coastlines on three seas?
- APortugal
- BBelgium
- CSpain
- DFrance
Question 37 of 50
The average depth of the oceans is-
- A3300 m
- B3800 m.
- C4300 m.
- D4800 m
Question 38 of 50
The ocean with the largest surface area is-
- ANorth Polar Ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- Dpacific ocean
Question 39 of 50
Which of the following is the least deep ocean?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 40 of 50
Which of the following seas does not have a coastline?
- ASea of Okhotsk
- BTasmania Sea
- Cwhite Sea
- DSargasso Sea
Question 41 of 50
In which ocean is the world's widest continental shelf located?
- Apacific ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian Ocean
- DArctic Ocean
Question 42 of 50
In which ocean is the 'Bermuda Triangle' located?
- ANorth Atlantic Ocean
- BSouthern Atlantic Ocean
- CNorth Pacific Ocean
- DSouth Pacific Ocean
Question 43 of 50
The deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean is-
- AMariana Trench
- BPuerto Rico Trench
- CSunda Trench
- DJava Trench
Question 44 of 50
The Gulf of Bothnia is located between two countries. One of them is Finland. What is the other country?
- ASweden
- BNorway
- CRussia
- DDenmark
Question 45 of 50
In which of the following oceans is the Republic of Seychelles located?
- AIndian Ocean
- Bpacific ocean
- CArctic Ocean
- DAtlantic Ocean
Question 46 of 50
The place where the 'Celebes Sea' is located is-
- ACentral America
- BSoutheast Asia
- CArctic Ocean
- DNorth Sea
Question 47 of 50
The Sargasso Sea is characterized by-
- Aultra-cold water
- Bvery hot water
- Chighly saline water
- Dspecial marine flora
Question 48 of 50
The sea separating European Turkey from Asian Türkiye is-
- ABlack Sea
- BMarmara Sea
- CAegean Sea
- DBaltic Sea
Question 49 of 50
Around which of the following oceans do ocean currents flow?
- AChina Sea
- BSea of Japan
- CMarmara Sea
- DSargasso Sea
Question 50 of 50
Which ocean is located to the west of the North American continent?
- AArctic Ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- Cpacific ocean
- DIndian Ocean