Continents and Oceans — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the geographical features of continents and oceans is/are correct? 1. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of a convergent plate boundary. 2. The Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, is located in the Pacific Ocean. 3. The Southern Ocean is defined by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. 4. The Arctic Ocean is the largest ocean by area.

Which of the following is NOT a piece of evidence supporting Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean: 1. It is the only ocean named after a country. 2. Its currents are significantly influenced by the monsoon winds. 3. The Strait of Malacca is a crucial choke point for trade in this ocean. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following continents is characterized by the Great Rift Valley and the Sahara Desert?

The 'Pacific Ring of Fire' is primarily associated with which type of plate boundary?