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. Pacific Ocean covers 46% part [...]
The ocean basins are characterized by four relief zones: 1. Continental Shelves 2. Continental Slopes 3. Deep Sea Plains 4. Ocean Deeps. Zone # 1. Continental Shelf: The continental marginal areas submerged under oceanic water with average water depth of 100 fathoms (one fathom = 6 feet) and gently sloping (1°- 3°) towards the sea or the oceans are called [...]
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 water. On the basis of [...]