Question

Q. With reference to the Sargasso Sea, which of the following statements are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Sargasso Sea is a vast patch of ocean in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Statement 2 is correct:

• It is the only sea on Earth which has no coastline.
• It is bounded on the:

1. west, by the Gulf Stream;
2. north, by the North Atlantic Current;
3. east, by the Canary Current; and
4. south, by the North Atlantic Equatorial Current.

Statement 3 is correct: It is distinguished from other parts of the Atlantic Ocean by its characteristic brown Sargassum seaweed and often calm blue water. Species of sargassum not only freely float around the Sargasso Sea but also reproduce vegetatively on the high seas.