June 26, 2025
The Beauty Of The Atlantic
Think you know the Atlantic Ocean? This mighty body of water stretches from the icy Arctic in the north to the stormy Southern Ocean near Antarctica—and it’s packed with fascinating features, history, and surprises. From warm currents that shape climates to deep trenches and legendary voyages, the Atlantic has played a central role in global exploration, trade, and science. Test your knowledge with this 10-question quiz and see how well you really know the world’s second-largest ocean!
1. What is the rank of the Atlantic Ocean in size compared to other oceans?
A) Largest
B) Second Largest
C) Third Largest
D) Smallest
2. Which two continents does the Atlantic Ocean separate?
A) Asia and Australia
B) North America and Asia
C) Europe and Africa from the Americas
D) Africa and Antarctica
3. What is the name of the underwater mountain range that runs down the center of the Atlantic?
A) Pacific Ridge
B) Andes Mountains
C) Mid-Atlantic Ridge
D) Oceanic Divide
4. What warm ocean current flows from the Gulf of Mexico across the Atlantic to Europe?
A) El Niño
B) Humboldt Current
C) Gulf Stream
D) Canary Current
5. Which ocean is saltier: Atlantic or Pacific?
A) Pacific
B) Atlantic
C) They are the same
D) Arctic
6. What is the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean?
A) Puerto Rico Trench
B) Mariana Trench
C) Mid-Atlantic Ridge
D) Bermuda Triangle
7. Which sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean?
A) Coral Sea
B) Arabian Sea
C) Caribbean Sea
D) Bering Sea
8. Which major event began with a transatlantic voyage in 1492?
A) The Industrial Revolution
B) The Age of Exploration
C) The Cold War
D) The Space Race
9. What ocean borders the east coast of the United States?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
10. Which natural phenomenon is common in the Atlantic during summer and fall?
A) Earthquakes
B) Tornadoes
C) Hurricanes
D) Tsunamis
Answer Key
B) Second Largest
C) Europe and Africa from the Americas
C) Mid-Atlantic Ridge
C) Gulf Stream
B) Atlantic
A) Puerto Rico Trench
C) Caribbean Sea
B) The Age of Exploration
D) Atlantic Ocean
C) Hurricanes