Question

Which ocean lies to the South of Asia?
A)Pacific ocean
B)Atlantic ocean
C)Arctic ocean
D)Indian ocean

Answer 1

Hint :An ocean is the vast body of saltwater that covers almost three-fourths of the earth’s surface. Based on the geographical divisions it is divided into five oceans which are Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Antarctic and Arctic oceans.

Complete answer :
Indian ocean is the third largest ocean in the world and it is located in south of Asia and it has Africa in the west, Asia in the west, Australia In the south-east and Antarctica in the south. It has an average depth of 13,215 feet (4,028 meters). The Pacific Ocean is important to geography not only because of its size but also because it has been a major historical route of exploration and migration. Therefore, ocean which lies to the south of Asia is the Indian ocean.

Option D , is the correct answer.

Note :The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean and covers 20% of the Earth’s surface, after the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. In size the Indian Ocean is comparable with roughly 5.5 times the size of the USA. One of the facts about the Indian ocean is that it is also the most important route for oil as it connects the oil-rich countries of the Middle-East with Asia.