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Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest body of water in the world, covering approximately 20% of the Earth’s water surface. It has a total area of 73,556,000 square kilometers (28,350,000 square miles).
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How many miles is the deepest ocean?
people think that its 10,923 miles meters deep. In English that would be about 35,798 ft or 6.7 mi.
Which rivers flow into the Indian ocean?
Because of its location, any river flowing out of the east coasts of South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, Yemen, or Oman; any river flowing out of Madagascar; any river flowing out of the south coasts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma; any river flowing out of the west coast of Indonesia ends up in the Indian Ocean. Also the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden go to the Indian Ocean.
What was the damage costs of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
So much damage was done, that some people are still recovering:/
How does the the Indian Ocean affect the population around it?
humans pollute the indian ocean and use it like a garbage patch because they are to lazy to throw away their own trash.
Which canal joins the Indian ocean with the Pacific ocean?
None. The Indian Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean south of Australia, and in and around Indonisia, and also through the Strait of Malacca (north of Malaysia). Also, the Suez canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, and that feeds into the Indian Ocean.
What is the name of the place where ocean meets the desert?
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are an oh-so-sweet way to start any day. Sweet chocolate chips and bananas are combined into a flaky, sweet muffin that makes a perfect breakfast or afternoon snack! The flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon add to the subtle sweetness of fresh bananas and chocolate chips.
Ingredients list:1 medium egg1 ½ cups of flour
¾ cup of milk
¾ cup of chocolate chips
½ cup of brown sugar
½ cup of puréed banana
¼ cup of vegetable oil
3 teaspoons of baking powder
½ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a muffin tin and set aside.2. In large bowl combine egg, milk, banana, and oil. Mix to combine.
3. In small bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Slowly mix dry ingredients into egg mixture until just moistened, but still lumpy. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Fill muffin tins until 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.
What is the surface area of the Atlantic Pacific Indian Arctic and southern Oceans?
The Atlantic Ocean covers 76.762 million square kilometers, about one-fifth of the Earth's surface. Prior to the year 2000, the Atlantic Ocean was considered larger; but the International Hydrographic Organization created a new Southern Ocean, comprising all water south of 60 degrees south which used to be considered parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
What is the largest ocean vessel?
The biggest ocean freight ship is the CMA CGM Jules Verne. The Jules Verne was built in 2013, has a maximum TEU of 16020, and a maximum gross tonnage of 153,022.
How was the Indian ocean named?
Because India was the nearest significant country when the ocean was named.
Why do they have the 7 continents and 4 oceans?
All of Seven continents are used from Mesopotamia for discoveries:
#1: Asia #2: Africa #3: North America #4: South America #5: Antarctica #6: Europe #7: Australia !
OCEANS:
#1: Pacific #2: Alantic #3: Indian and #4: Artic !
List the bays from Indian Ocean with the help of Atlas?
bodega bay, kiama bay, half moon bay, hikes in ba & salchi bay are the bay in pacific ocean
Is the Indian Ocean bigger or smaller than the Southern Ocean?
The Indian Ocean is bigger than the Southern Ocean. The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world at 68,556,000 sq km. Its deepest point is the Java Trench at 7,725 metres. The Southern Ocean is the fourth largest ocean in the world at 20,327,000 sq km. Its deepest point is the South Sandwich Trench at 7,235 metres. The Southern Ocean was previously known as the Antarctic Ocean by some. As of the year 2000, the International Hydrographic Organisation decided that the waters surrounding Antarctica would be known officially as the Southern Ocean.
How much space does the Indian Ocean take up?
The Indian Ocean is 28.4 million sq. miles. This is equal to 73.56 million square kilometers. It is the third largest ocean.
Which oceans make up the southern ocean?
As of the year 2000, the International Hydrographic Organisation decided that the waters surrounding Antarctica would be known officially as the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean extends from the coast of Antarctica to the 60 degree South line of Latitude. What is now the Southern Ocean was previously the southern most portions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Southern Ocean incorporates the Amundsen Sea, Bellingshausen Sea, part of the Drake Passage, Ross Sea, a small part of the Scotia Sea, Weddell Sea, and other tributary water bodies.
Which ocean is east of Africa and west of Autralia?
Two different oceans are found on the east and west coasts of Australia. To the east is the Pacific Ocean, or the South Pacific, and to the west is the Indian Ocean.
