ICSE Class 7 Answered
Mention four important characteristics of
the Arctic Ocean.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 24 Apr, 2015, 07:51: AM
Expert Answer
Four important characteristics of the Arctic Ocean are:
- It is located near the North Pole and remains frozen during the winters.
- For the rest of the year, it is covered with drifting ice and glaciers.
- It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the eastern and the western Greenland channels and to the Pacific Ocean by the Bering Strait.
- The Arctic Ocean is not navigable as it is covered with ice for most parts of the year.
Answered by | 24 Apr, 2015, 09:51: AM
