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Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

Answer: B. Pacific Ocean — The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering approximately 165 million square kilometers.

Q: How many continents are there on Earth?

Answer: C. 7 continents — There are 7 continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica.

Q: Which ocean is the smallest in terms of area?

Answer: B. Arctic Ocean — The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean, located around the North Pole and mostly covered with ice.

SOCIAL · Grade 6 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 6 SOCIAL — Chapter 2: Oceans and Continents, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean ✓
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean

Answer: B. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering approximately 165 million square kilometers.

How many continents are there on Earth?

A. 5 continents
B. 6 continents
C. 7 continents ✓
D. 8 continents

Answer: C. 7 continents
There are 7 continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica.

Which ocean is the smallest in terms of area?

A. Indian Ocean
B. Arctic Ocean ✓
C. Atlantic Ocean
D. Southern Ocean

Answer: B. Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean, located around the North Pole and mostly covered with ice.

Compare the continental shelf and continental slope: which statement is correct?

A. Both have the same depth and gradient
B. The shelf is shallow and gently sloping, while the slope is steeper and deeper ✓
C. The slope is shallow and the shelf is deeper
D. Neither has any ecological significance

Answer: B. The shelf is shallow and gently sloping, while the slope is steeper and deeper
The continental shelf is a shallow, gently sloping extension of land under the ocean, while the continental slope drops steeply toward the ocean basin.

The Mariana Trench is significant because it ___________.

A. is the warmest part of the ocean
B. is the deepest oceanic trench, reaching approximately 11,000 meters, and represents extreme marine environments ✓
C. is located in the Arctic Ocean
D. is the shallowest continental shelf

Answer: B. is the deepest oceanic trench, reaching approximately 11,000 meters, and represents extreme marine environments
The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest part of the ocean floor, reaching about 11,000 meters deep, hosting unique deep-sea organisms.

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