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  1. Atlantic Ocean
  2. Arctic Ocean
  3. Southern Ocean
  4. Indian Ocean
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Option 2 : Arctic Ocean

The correct answer is Arctic Ocean.

  • Arctic Ocean is the smallest of all oceans covers an area of 1,55,58,000 km2 and makes up only 4.3% of the global ocean.
  • Located in the north polar region, it borders six countries: the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Russia.
  • It is home to several notable islands, including:
    • the Queen Elizabeth Islands
    • the Russian Arctic Islands
    • the island country of Iceland which straddles the Arctic and Atlantic.
  • ​The Arctic Ocean is even less deep than all the others, its average depth coming in at just 1,205 meters.
  • It is generally recognized as the coldest ocean.
  • It is warming two to three times faster than the rest of the world due to climate change.​

  • Atlantic Ocean
    • ​The Atlantic measures approximately 85,133,000 square kilometres.
    • Even though it is the second-largest ocean in the world, the Pacific is twice as big.
    • It is recognizable on a world map by its distinct S-shape.
    • On the west, it borders the Americas, including countries like Brazil and Argentina.
    • On the east, it borders Europe and numerous African countries. 
  • Southern Ocean​
    • ​The Southern Ocean measures approximately 21,960,000 square kilometres.
    • Making up 6.1 per cent of the global ocean.
    • The fourth-largest in size, the Pacific is roughly seven times bigger than its size.
    • It has an average depth of 3,270 meters, which is only 700 meters less deep than the Pacific.
    • Despite the barren landscape, it is home to a diverse collection of wildlife, including whales, seals, and penguins. 
  • Indian Ocean
    • ​At 70,560,000 square kilometres, the Indian Ocean comes in third in terms of size.
    • It makes up approximately 19.5 percent of the global ocean and has 66,526 kilometres of coastline.
    • It is home to many islands, including Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world.
    • The world’s second-longest trench, the Java Trench is located.
    • It is there where the Indian ocean reaches its deepest point of 7,450 meters.  
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