Discussion :: Hydrosphere
- Which one of the following sequences of ocean trenches is correct in terms of the ascending order of their depths?
A.
Aleutian Trench - Mindanao Trench - New Herbides Trench |
B.
New Herbides Trench - Mindanao Trench - Aleutian Trench |
C.
Aleutian Trench - New Herbldes Trench - Mindanao Trench |
D.
New Herbides Trench - Aleutian Trench - Mindanao Trench |
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
Rhe following sequences of ocean trenches that is correct in terms of the ascending order of their depths are New Herbides Trench - Aleutian Trench - Mindanao Trench. New Hebrides Trench reaches maximum depths of some 25,000 feet (7,600 metres) or more, the deepest soundings in the whole Coral Sea region. The Aleutian Trench reaches a maximum depth of 26,604 feet (8,109 metres) at about 51° N, 178° W. The Mindanao trench reaches one of the greatest depths in the ocean, third only to the Mariana trench and the Tonga trench. Its deepest point is known as Galathea Depth and reaches 10,540 meters (34,580 ft) or (5,760 fathoms).
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