GK Quiz: How well do you know the oceans and seas of the world? Let's dive deeper!

GK Quiz: The planet is covered with 71% water. These oceans and seas are a different world that is yet a lot to be discovered. How well do you know these seas and oceans? Let's test it today.

Mar 15, 2024, 08:06 IST
GK Quiz: How well do you know the oceans and seas of the world? Let's dive deeper!
GK Quiz: How well do you know the oceans and seas of the world? Let's dive deeper!

A very large part of the planet is covered with water. There is no denial of the fact that the water is indeed another world of creatures and secrets. Ever since history, humans have been curious to know about seas, oceans, and the life beneath them. Today, we have brought to you a quiz based on seas and oceans that will test your knowledge. And oh, let us warn you beforehand that the questions are not going to be easy. Today, you might need the help of an atlas or a globe. For starters, let's begin with an easy one!

Quiz Question 1: Which sea in the world holds the largest surface area?

Here are your options:

1) South China Sea

2) Coral Sea

3) Caribbean Sea

4) Philippine Sea

 

Quiz Question 2:  There is a sea that Africa borders to the south and Europe to the north. Which is that sea?

 

Here are your options:

  1. Mediterranean Sea
  2. Arabian Sea
  3. Black Sea
  4. Red Sea

 

Quiz Question 3: 

 Which sea in the world is popular for its high salinity? Israel, Egypt, and Jordan border this sea.

Here are your options:

  1. Dead Sea
  2. Baltic Sea
  3. Aral Sea
  4. Caspian Sea

 

Quiz Question 4:

 There is a sea that lies between New Guinea and Australia. Name the sea.

 

Here are your options:

  1. Timor Sea
  2. Coral Sea
  3. Bering Sea
  4. Tasman Sea

Quiz Question 5: 

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Name the sea.

 

Here are your options:

  1. North Sea
  2. Red Sea
  3. Mediterranean Sea
  4. Arabian Sea

Quiz Question 6:

 A sea lies to the west of Africa and Europe and the east of the US. Which sea is that?

 

Here are your options:

  1. Labrador Sea
  2. Sargasso Sea
  3. Caribbean Sea
  4. Gulf of Mexico

 

Quiz Question 7:

A sea lies between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Which sea is that?

 

Here are your options:

  1. Yellow Sea
  2. East China Sea
  3. Philippine Sea
  4. Sea of Japan

 

Quiz Question 8:

Which is the deepest sea in the world?

Here are your options:

  1. Mariana Trench
  2. Philippine Sea
  3. Bering Sea
  4. South China Sea

 

Quiz Question 9:

Which sea is popular because of its pink color, which is caused by the presence of a special form of algae?

Here are your options:

  1. Red Sea
  2. Caspian Sea
  3. Black Sea
  4. Yellow Sea

 

Quiz Question 10:

The Arabian Peninsula is separated from the Horn of Africa through this sea.

Here are your options:

  1. Andaman Sea
  2. Bay of Bengal
  3. Gulf of Aden
  4. Persian Gulf



ANSWERS:

Which sea in the world holds the largest surface area?

Correct Answer: South China Sea

There is a sea that Africa borders to the south and Europe to the north. Which is that sea?

Correct Answer: Mediterranean Sea

Which sea in the world is popular for its high salinity? Israel, Egypt, and Jordan border this sea.

Correct Answer: Dead Sea

There is a sea that lies between New Guinea and Australia. Name the sea.

Correct Answer: Coral Sea

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Name the sea.

Correct Answer: Mediterranean Sea

 A sea lies to the west of Africa and Europe and to the east of the US. Which sea is that?

Correct Answer: Atlantic Ocean

A sea lies between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Which sea is that?

Correct Answer: Sea of Japan

Which is the deepest sea in the world?

Correct Answer: Mariana Trench

Which sea is popular because of its pink color, which is caused by the presence of a special form of algae?

Correct Answer: Red Sea

The Arabian Peninsula is separated from the Horn of Africa through this sea.

Correct Answer: Gulf of Aden

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