Hydrosphere - Study Mode

[#116] Of the following the busiest oceanic trade route is ________
Correct Answer

(B) North Atlantic route

Explanation

Solution: Of the following the busiest oceanic trade route is North Atlantic route. It connects the South America to North America(Panama Canal), Africa to Europe and Europe to Asia (through Gibraltar Strait connecting Mediterranean Sea ). It is the trade route between the continents and is always full of cargo ships being carried around continent to page on continent.

[#117] Where is world's deepest trench "Mariana Trench" located?
Correct Answer

(D) In Pacific Ocean

Explanation

Solution: Mariana Trench is located in the western Pacific Ocean, it is considered to be the deepest part of the Earth’s surface. In fact, it is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench that is known as the deepest point.

[#118] The average salinity of the sea water is ________ parts per thousand.
Correct Answer

(B) 35

Explanation

Solution: The average salinity of the sea water is 35 parts per thousand. The average ocean salinity is 35 ppt and the average river water salinity is 0.5 ppt or less. This means that in every kilogram (1000 grams) of seawater, 35 grams are salt.

[#119] Which of the following rivers falls into the Atlantic Ocean? 1. Orinoco 2. Danube 3. Amazon 4. Congo
Correct Answer

(B) 1, 3 and 4

Explanation

Solution: Orinoco, Amazon and Congo rivers falls into the Atlantic Ocean.

[#120] Sargasso sea is located in ________
Correct Answer

(B) North Atlantic Ocean

Explanation

Solution: The Sargasso Sea is a huge patch of ocean that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It’s located within the North Atlantic subtropical gyre and is surrounded by strong currents, which makes it the only sea in the world that doesn’t have a land boundary.