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Which ocean is the shallowest by average depth?
Answer
Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the shallowest ocean, with an average depth of 1,038 meters (3,406 feet). This shallow depth is due to its extensive continental shelves around its perimeter. The Arctic Ocean is also the smallest ocean by surface area and is largely covered by sea ice year-round, making it one of Earth's most extreme environments.
💡 Did you know?
The Arctic Ocean has an average depth less than a mile, but the Pacific Ocean's deepest trench (Mariana) is nearly twice the height of Mount Everest.
Other options people guess
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Southern Ocean
Topics
- geography
- oceans
- earth science
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