Pacific Ocean Facts and Trivia

Pacific Ocean Facts and Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, highlighting its immense size, depth, and geological features. It compares the ocean's area to that of Earth's landmasses and even Mars, emphasizing its enormity. The video also discusses the challenges of visualizing the entire Pacific Ocean from various vantage points, including space. Historical and geological aspects, such as the naming by Ferdinand Magellan and the presence of tectonic plates and volcanoes, are also covered. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with Zem TV.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fraction of Earth's surface is covered by water?

Half

One-fourth

Two-thirds

Three-fourths

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ocean is known for having many antipodes?

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far can a 6 feet tall person see into the sea?

15 km

10 km

5 km

3 km

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total area of the Pacific Ocean?

200 Million km²

165 Million km²

148 Million km²

140 Million km²

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trench is the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean?

Kuril–Kamchatka Trench

Tonga Trench

Challenger Deep Trench

Philippine Trench

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who named the Pacific Ocean and what does it mean?

Christopher Columbus; Calm Sea

Vasco da Gama; Deep Sea

Ferdinand Magellan; Peaceful Sea

James Cook; Vast Sea

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the Pacific Ocean's shrinking?

Melting ice caps

Global warming

Tectonic plate movement

Volcanic activity

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