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Does a trench that stretches for several miles under water lies off the coast of each continent?
No, not all continents have a trench that stretches for several miles off their coast. Trenches are usually found in areas where tectonic plates converge, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. While some continents may have trenches off their coast, not all do.
What continent is Mt Everest and Mariana Trench located?
Mt. Everest is located in Asia, specifically in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The Mariana Trench is located in the Pacific Ocean and is closer to the continent of Asia and Australia than any other continent, but it is not part of any specific continent as it is underwater.
In which continent is the Mariana Trench located?
It's not part of a continent. The trench is in the ocean. The 14 islands nearby are called the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It's part of the U.S.
Which continent has the highest and the lowest point?
The continent with the highest point is Asia, with Mount Everest as the highest peak. The continent with the lowest point is Antarctica, with an ice-free point known as Bentley Subglacial Trench.
What continent has the lowest point?
The lowest point on land is the shoreline of the Dead Sea which is 1,341 metres below sea level. The Dead Sea is in Asia.
Does a trench that stretches for several miles under water lies off the coast of each continent?
No, not all continents have a trench that stretches for several miles off their coast. Trenches are usually found in areas where tectonic plates converge, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. While some continents may have trenches off their coast, not all do.
What is the name of the world's largest underwater canyon?
It is The Marianas trench it is the deepest underwater canyon and i believe the longest at 1580 miles.The mid atlantic ridge stretches 10,000 miles!
What continent is Mt Everest and Mariana Trench located?
Mt. Everest is located in Asia, specifically in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The Mariana Trench is located in the Pacific Ocean and is closer to the continent of Asia and Australia than any other continent, but it is not part of any specific continent as it is underwater.
What is a steep underwater canyon?
It is known as a trench, which is the lower part of the ocean. The deepest trench is the Marina Trench.
What is a underwater canyon called?
It is known as a trench, which is the lower part of the ocean. The deepest trench is the Marina Trench.
What is the difference in a trench and a ridge?
Trenches are formed by divergent plates, Whereas Ridges are formed by plate in collision.
A steep underwater canyon is called what?
You are probably looking for "trench".
Is there a trench that stretches for miles off of each continent?
Yes, there are deep oceanic trenches that stretch for miles off the coasts of many continents. Examples include the Peru-Chile Trench off South America, the Mariana Trench off Asia, and the Tonga Trench off Oceania. These trenches are formed by tectonic plate movements and are the deepest parts of the ocean.
What continent is the areal sea on?
Marinas trench
What is the largest trench in North America?
The largest trench in North America is the 'Middle America Trench'. It stretches from central Mexico to Costa Rica and a number of big earthquakes have been in that region.
What is an underwater canyon?
It is known as a trench, which is the lower part of the ocean. The deepest trench is the Marina Trench.
Which trench within the ring of fire lies farthest west?
The Japan Trench lies farthest west within the Ring of Fire. It stretches along the eastern coast of Japan and is located in the Pacific Ocean.
