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Which of the world's major oceans is bounded by the continents of Asia, Australia, and the Americas, and contains the deepest oceanic trench known as the Mariana Trench?

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean✓ Correct Answer
D. Arctic Ocean

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean division on Earth, bordered by Asia and Australia to the west and the Americas to the east, hosting the Mariana Trench with Challenger Deep. The Atlantic Ocean separates the Americas from Europe and Africa. Pacific margins are characterized by the active Ring of Fire seismic zone.

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