Question

Which is the smallest ocean in the World?
a. Pacific Ocean
b. Atlantic Ocean
c. Arctic Ocean
d. Indian Ocean

Answer 1

Hint: The smallest ocean in the world is the one which is confined around the north pole only. It is a mixture of the two largest oceans within the latitudes $66.5^\circ N$ and $90^\circ N$.

Complete answer:
The four major oceans in the World are huge bodies of water. They are the home to various forms of aquatic life and are also routes for trade across the world. Let’s look at our options one by one:
a. Pacific Ocean: The Pacific ocean is the largest ocean in the world, and it expands from the American landmasses to Australia and Eastern Coast of Asia. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Atlantic ocean: The Atlantic ocean is the busiest ocean and lies between the European landmass, Africa and the American landmasses. It spans in both the hemispheres of the Earth. So, it is an incorrect option.
c. Indian Ocean: The Indian Ocean extends from the Indian subcontinent to the ice covered continent of Antarctica. It is referred to as half an ocean, but it is the third largest ocean in terms of area covered. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. Arctic Ocean: The Arctic Ocean lies fully inside the Arctic Circle and is mostly in a frigid state. It is also the smallest ocean in the World and is not navigable in winters. So, it is the correct option.

Note: This is a memory based question, which needs rote learning. However, maps can help in a better understanding of this topic and the answers can be derived by a visualization of the maps.