Question 1: What sort of whales are seen in today’s image in honor of World Oceans Day?
- Beluga
- Humpback
- Blue
Correct Answer: Humpback
Fact: Humpback whales are found in seas and oceans all over the world. Weighing as much as 44 tons and measuring up to 56 feet, these marine giants typically feed in waters around the poles, traveling to tropical areas to breed and give birth.
Question 2: Which is the world’s deepest known point, located in the Pacific Ocean?
- Horizon Deep
- Challenger Deep
- Sirena Deep
Correct Answer: Challenger Deep
Fact: Challenger Deep, in the Mariana Trench, is made up of three basins and reaches depths exceeding 35,000 feet. First explored in 1960, the trench offers a window into the extreme pressures and unique life forms that thrive in its inhospitable environment.
Question 3: What is the world’s smallest ocean?
- Antarctic
- Indian
- Arctic
Correct Answer: Arctic
Fact: The Arctic Ocean covers the North Pole and is the smallest and shallowest of the five major oceans. Throughout most of the year, the Arctic Ocean is covered by sea ice.