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Which is the biggest ocean?
  (A) Pacific Ocean
  (B) Atlantic Ocean
  (C) Antarctic Ocean
  (D) Indian Ocean

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Hint The largest ocean is bounded by continents of the Americas, Australia, and Asia and extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the southern ocean. The islands in this ocean region include Hong Kong, Osaka, Sydney, Tokyo, and many other islands.

Complete step by step answer the largest and deepest ocean in the world is the Pacific Ocean which is bounded by the continent of America, Australia, and Asia. It covers 36% of the earth's total surface area which is larger than the total landmass combined and covers 46% of the total hydrosphere on earth. The ocean is divided into two sub ocean bodies which are, the northern Pacific ocean and the southern Pacific ocean. These subdivisions meet at the equator. The deepest point in the world, Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is located in this ocean which has a depth of 10,928 meters. The second and third deepest points are also located in the Pacific Ocean region. This region also has some major seas such as the Tasman sea, Coral sea, South China sea, and sea of Japan. The countries also have an economic interest here as there are good fish catches in many regions of the ocean.

So the correct option is (A) Pacific Ocean. The biggest ocean is the Pacific Ocean.

Additional information Few major ports are ports of America including Corinto, Panama City, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Port of Seattle, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Nome, Port of Everett, Port Angeles, Kalama, Coos Bay, etc.

Note The biggest sea located in the Pacific ocean is the Australasian Mediterranean sea.