Southern Ocean
It encircles Antarctica. This topic is part of Oceans within Geography. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Southern Ocean trivia questions
The Southern Ocean surrounds which continent?
Answer: Antarctica
Bonus fact: It encircles Antarctica.
What powerful current circles Antarctica within the Southern Ocean?
Answer: Antarctic Circumpolar Current
Bonus fact: It is the world's strongest ocean current by volume transport.
The Southern Ocean is generally considered to extend north to about what latitude?
Answer: 60° S
Bonus fact: The International Hydrographic Organization uses 60° south as the boundary.
Cape Horn is notorious among sailors for what?
Answer: Rough seas and strong winds
Bonus fact: The waters around Cape Horn are exposed to powerful Southern Ocean weather.
The Indian Ocean lies south of which continent?
Answer: Asia
Bonus fact: It is bounded by Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Southern Ocean.
Which ocean leg is traditionally among the toughest?
Answer: Southern Ocean
Bonus fact: Strong winds and huge seas make southern passages punishing.
Where do wandering albatrosses spend most of their lives?
Answer: Over the Southern Ocean
Bonus fact: They use strong winds to glide enormous distances with very little flapping.