Oceans and Their Characteristics

Oceans and Their Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the Earth's five major oceans: Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Southern, and Arctic. It covers their geographical features, environmental conditions, and significance in global trade and ecology. The Atlantic Ocean is vital for trade, while the Indian Ocean is a key oil route. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and most geologically active, with the Ring of Fire. The Southern Ocean is known for its icy conditions, and the Arctic Ocean faces significant climate change impacts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following oceans is divided into the North and South by the equator?

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Arctic Ocean

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean?

Puerto Rico Trench

Challenger Deep

Milwaukee Deep

Java Trench

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ocean is known as a 'closed ocean' due to being landlocked by continents?

Southern Ocean

Indian Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant environmental issue affecting the Indian Ocean?

Overfishing

Plastic pollution

Oil spills

Coral bleaching

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ocean is the largest and contains the most active volcanoes?

Arctic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the horseshoe-shaped area in the Pacific Ocean known for its volcanic activity?

Fire Belt

Ring of Fire

Volcanic Arc

Pacific Rim

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ocean is home to the Great Barrier Reef?

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Southern Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

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