Ships that sail the high seas are varied in their structure and capacity, but fall into three main groups: 1. Passenger Ships 2. Cargo Ships 3. Other Ships for Special Tasks. 1. Passenger Ships: Passenger liners, once operated on routes all over the world and were the most prestigious vessels afloat. They were practically floating […]
Ocean Vessels: Passenger, Cargo and Other Ships | Geography
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4 Major Oceans of the World | Oceanography | Hydrosphere | Geography
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We classify ‘World Ocean’ into four parts i.e. Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Oceans, Indian Ocean and Arctic Ocean. 1. Pacific Ocean: This is the largest ocean of the world. Its average depth is 4280 meters (14040 feet) or 2,333 fathoms. Its total area is 16,52,50,000 square kilometers which is 1/3 part of total area of Earth. […]
Submarine Canyons: Meaning and Theories | Oceanography | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Submarine Canyons 2. Distribution of Submarine Canyons 3. Theories. Meaning of Submarine Canyons: Long, narrow and very deep valleys or trenches located on the continental shelves and slopes with vertical walls resembling the continental canyons are called submarine canyons because of their location under oceanic […]