The Pacific Ocean Quiz
What is the average depth of the Pacific Ocean?
- The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is around 4,000 meters or 13,000 feet, making it the deepest ocean on Earth.
Which of the following is not a plate boundary that affects the Pacific Ocean?
- All of the options listed are plate boundaries that affect the Pacific Ocean, as well as subduction boundaries.
What is the name of the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean?
- The deepest part of the Pacific Ocean, and the world, is the Challenger Deep, which is located in the Mariana Trench.
What is the name of the warm ocean current that flows along the west coast of North America?
- The warm ocean current that flows along the west coast of North America is the California Current.
Which of the following is NOT a threat to the Pacific Ocean's marine life?
- Volcanic eruptions are not a major threat to the Pacific Ocean's marine life.
What is the name of the underwater mountain range that runs through the Pacific Ocean?
- The underwater mountain range that runs through the Pacific Ocean is called the Pacific Ridge.
What is the name of the phenomenon in which warm ocean water in the Pacific Ocean can cause global weather patterns to change?
- El Niño is the phenomenon in which warm ocean water in the Pacific Ocean can cause global weather patterns to change.
What is the name of the largest coral reef system in the Pacific Ocean?
- The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, is the largest coral reef system in the Pacific Ocean.
What is the name of the group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean that are known for their unique wildlife?
- The Galápagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, are known for their unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and marine iguanas.
What is the name of the largest ocean current in the world, which flows throughout the Pacific Ocean?
- The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the largest ocean current in the world, and it flows throughout the Pacific Ocean as well as the other major oceans.
