Fractured Seas and Oceans of the World Quiz

Answer: Indian Ocean

Out of the three major Oceans, inluding Atlantic and Pacific, the Indian Ocean is the smallest. It covers about 73 million Square Kilometres.

Answer: Bay of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay is an extension of the Atlantic Ocean, situated off the Western Coast of Europe.

Answer: English Channel

The English Channel is the sea that separates England from France. It runs between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Measuring 350 miles long and 22-100 miles wide.

Answer: Adriatic Sea

The Adriatic Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea and situated between the east coastline of Italy and the Balkan Peninsulas.

Answer: Antarctic Ocean

The Antarctic Ocean, also known as The Southern Ocean, is famous for it's huge iceburgs which can be up to several hundred meters high and it's comparative area is slightly more than twice the size of the U.S.A.

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is enclosed by land and has a depth of 1,500 metres. It was a very important route for merchants and travellers in ancient times and has helped cultures to flourish through trading.

Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the worlds five oceans and is home to many endangered marine species such as sea lions, whales, turtles and sea otters.

Answer: Gulf of Mexico

The Golf of Mexico is similar to the Mediterranean Sea, in that it is almost partially surrounded by land. The total area measures about 600.000 square miles and provides various natural resources like oil and gas.

Answer: Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal is bordered by Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, and the northern Malay Peninsula. Many large rivers including Krishna and The Ganges flow into it. Indian and Malaysian traders have used this route for many years and there is evidence that the Chinese have been trading here since the 12th Century.

Answer: East China Sea

The East China Sea is part of the Pacific Ocean and covers an area of 1,249,000 square kilometres. South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China are the countries that border it.