Question

    Which of the following oceans is surrounded by the continent of North America and South America to the east?

    A Pacific Ocean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Atlantic Ocean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indian Ocean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Arctic Ocean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ocean that is surrounded by the continents of North America and South America to the east is the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, and it lies between Asia and Australia to the west and the Americas to the east.

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