Question

What is the depth of the Mariana Trench?

• A. 8,992 m
• B. 9,245 m
• C. 10,994 m
• D. 11,015 m

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

10,994 m

The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in Earth's oceans. In 2010 the United States Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping measured the depth of the Challenger Deep at 10,994 meters (36,070 feet) below sea level with an estimated vertical accuracy of ± 40 meters.