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Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world and is bounded by Asia and Australia on the west and North and South America on the east.
2,049 Questions
Is the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean?
The Mariana trench is under the Mariana islands in the pacific ocean and is 11.03 km deep.
Does the Pacific Ocean have volcanic activity?
Yes, there is volcanic activity in the Pacific Ocean. Most of it occurs near the edges of the Pacific, in a region called the Ring of Fire. These volcanoes are responsible for the formation of Indonesia, Japan, and the Aleutians Islands, to name a few. There are also volcanoes closer to the middle of the Pacific plate, which formed islands such as those of the South Pacific and Hawaii.
Waterway along the north coast of north America connecting the Atlantic ocean and pacific ocean?
The Northwest Passage, except that it isn't imaginary; it's just usually frozen. For the last couple of years, good icebreakers have been able to make it.
How was the depth of the mariana trench measured?
The Mariana Trench was first measured by HMS Challenger in 1875 using sounding lines. The depth recorded by that method was 4,475 fathoms (8,184m).
The first sonar measurement was made by another oceanographic survey ship of the same name, in 1951. The depth reported by that expedition was 10,911 meters.
In between the western hemisphere and Asia (if you travel west) is the Pacific Ocean. If you travel east from the western hemisphere you would encounter Europe first, before you get to Asia, so Asia is not exactly across the Atlantic. But you can get to Asia directly, by going across the Pacific.
What ocean borders the state of South Carolina?
The Atlantic Ocean borders the state of South Carolina. The Atlantic Ocean also borders other states that are on the east side of the United States.
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 carries cold water from the northern pacific ocean south to Mexico?
The California Current carries cold water to Mexico from the North Pacific Ocean. :-)
What areas borders the Pacific Ocean and has a Mediterranean-style climate?
- British Columbia
- northern Oregon
- Southern California
- southern Washington
How long does it take to get to the pacific ocean by plane?
Well, it depends on what type of plane it is and where you are in the world.
How many sea snakes are in the Pacific Ocean?
There is approximatley over 30 seas in the Pacific Ocean.
Number of oceans in the world?
There are 5 Oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern and Indian. There are 113 seas altogether (if you include the landlocked seas-110 if not).
The Atlantic Ocean connects to 40, the Arctic: 17, the Pacific: 33, the Southern Ocean: 11, the Indian ocean: 9 and there are 3 landlocked seas, dead, Caspian and aral (although these could be classed as salt lakes)
If you count all the landlocked seas, there are 113 in the world.
What lake drains west to the Atlantic and east to the Pacific?
Water from Lake Gatun flows into both oceans. Lake Gatun is an artificial lake that is part of the Panama Canal system.
How long does it take to sail from the Atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean?
That depends entirely on where in the Pacific to where in the Atlantic.
What is meant by the deep South?
The Deep South is the states of the United States along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and part of the Western Atlantic Ocean. The extreme westerly state is Texas and the most easterly is South Carolina. In between those extremes are: Lousiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
The Deep South is often seen as more of a cultural area than a geographic one.
How long has Cathay Pacific been operating?
Cathay Pacific is operating for about 67 years. Cathay Pacific was founded in 1946 and is still operating today. Cathay Pacific was established in Hong Kong.
How much does the oceans cover the earth surface in fraction?
3/4 of earth's surface is covered by water bodies. Earth's surface mainly contain water.
