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What are three continents in Asia?
Asia, Europe and Africa make up a single continuous landmass—Afro-Eurasia (except for the Suez Canal)—and share a common continental shelf.
Where do 3 continents meet?
Three continents meet on the Mediterranean basin: Africa, Asia and Europe. Socio-economic and political conditions make this one of the most tense areas around the globe. The Mediterranean is the major shipping route for oil originating in the Middle East [- europe.info/the-challenges-of-europe-and-the-mediterranean ].
Which 3 continents does the Indian Ocean touch?
It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east. To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean or Antarctica, depending on the definition in use.
What are the 3 continents?
The continents are, from largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
Is Indian Ocean named after India?
Complete answer: The Indian Ocean is named after India because of its strategic location at the head of the ocean from ancient times and its long coastline which is longer than any other country in the Indian Ocean rim.
Which is the deepest ocean in the world?
Pacific Mariana
The new survey has shown that the deepest point of the trench is Meteor Deep at 8265 m and is located within the waters of the Atlantic Ocean….Five deepest points of the world’s oceans.
| Name | Challenger Deep |
|---|---|
| Approx depth in metres | 10 924 |
| Ocean | Pacific |
| Trench | Mariana |
| Location | 11.369°N/142.587°E |
Are there 6 or 7 continents?
In the most widely accepted view, there are 7 continents all in all: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica, and Australia. Only the combined Europe and Asia model (a.k.a. 6-continent model) and the 7-continent model would remain.