Largest ocean in the world?

This question tests knowledge of basic world geography, specifically the relative sizes of the Earth's major oceans. Oceans are vast bodies of saltwater that cover most of our planet's surface.

• Pacific (C) is the correct answer. The Pacific Ocean is unequivocally the largest and deepest of all Earth's oceanic divisions. It covers approximately one-third of the surface of the Earth and contains more than half of the free water on Earth. Its immense size and depth distinguish it from all other oceans.
• Arctic (A) is the smallest and shallowest of the five major oceans.
• Atlantic (B) is the second largest ocean.
• Indian (D) is the third largest ocean.