Question

Give an account of the location, extent and special features of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Answer 1

Pacific Ocean

Location and extent: Pacific Ocean lies to the west of North and South American continent and to the east of Asia and Australia. In the north, it connects to Arctic ocean via Bering Strait and in the south, it forms the Southern Ocean along with the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
Special features: Pacific ocean is circular in its form. It is the largest ocean in the world, covering about one-third of the Earth's total surface. Its area is more than the cumulative area of all continents. It is not only the largest but also the deepest ocean in the world. ​Mariana Trench, the deepest known place on the Earth, belongs to the Pacific Ocean. It has a large number of islands, mostly volcanic in nature.

Atlantic Ocean

Location and extent: The Atlantic Ocean extends from Europe and Africa on the east to North America and South America in the west. In the north, it stretches up to the Arctic circle and in south, it merges with the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

Special Features: It is the second largest ocean in the world. The coastline of the Atlantic Ocean is very indented, making it suitable for the growth of various ports and harbours. Therefore, it is the busiest ocean in terms of trade, commerce and transport. Some of the most famous cities like London, Liverpool, New York and Philadelphia are also located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.