1. The Great Barrier Reef is found along the north-western coast of Australia. _____
2. The Caribbean Island off the Gulf of Mexico are called West Indies. _
3. Mt Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak in the Andes mountains. _
4. The Atlantic Ocean got its name from the peaceful winds blowing there. _______

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Solution

1. The given statement is false.

Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef is formed by the corals; it is located along the northeastern coast of the Australian continent.

2. The given statement is true.

Explanation: The Caribbean Islands off the Gulf of Mexico are called West Indies. The adjoining water body is known as the Caribbean Sea.

3. The given statement is true.

Explanation: The Andes are the longest unbroken chain of mountains in the world. Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak in the Andes mountains.

4. The given statement is false.

Explanation: The Pacific Ocean was named Pacific by Ferdinand Magellan. He named it so because of the peaceful winds blowing over the ocean.

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