Sea Name

Location

Specific Features

Mediterranean Sea

Between Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Largest inland sea.

Connected to the Atlantic via the Strait of Gibraltar.

Known for ancient trade routes.

Red Sea

Between Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Warmest sea in the world.

High salinity.

Home to extensive coral reefs.

Black Sea

Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

Known for anoxic (oxygen-depleted) lower layers.

Connected to the Mediterranean via the Bosporus and Dardanelles.

Caspian Sea

Between Europe and Asia.

Largest enclosed inland water body Classified as both a lake and a sea.

Rich in oil and natural gas reserves.

Arabian Sea

Northwest Indian Ocean.

Key maritime trade route.

Known for seasonal monsoon winds Borders the Indian subcontinent.

Bay of Bengal

Northeastern Indian Ocean.

Largest bay in the world  Prone to cyclones.

Influences South Asian monsoon system.

South China Sea

Western Pacific Ocean.

Rich in natural resources.

Disputed territorial claims.  

Strategically vital for international shipping.

Caribbean Sea

Between Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands.

Part of the Atlantic Ocean.

Known for tropical climate and biodiversity.

Significant in the history of piracy.

Bering Sea

Between Alaska and Russia.

Rich in marine biodiversity.

Known for fishing and crabbing industries.

Contains the Bering Strait, a link between the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.

Sea of Japan

Between Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Known for abundant marine life
Rich fishing grounds.

Contains warm and cold currents that support diverse ecosystems.

North Sea

Between Great Britain and Northwestern Europe.

Major oil and natural gas reserves.

Important fishing grounds.

Known for rough seas and strong winds.

Dead Sea

Between Jordan and Israel

Lowest point on Earth's surface.

Extremely high salinity, allowing no aquatic life.

Known for therapeutic mud and mineral-rich waters.

Adriatic Sea

Between the Italian Peninsula and the Balkans.

Known for clear waters and historical coastal towns.

Important for tourism and marine trade.

Coral Sea

Off the northeastern coast of Australia.

Contains the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world Biodiversity hotspot.

Arctic Ocean (Beaufort Sea)

Arctic region.

Contains ice-covered waters.

Rich in oil and gas reserves.

Significant for global climate studies.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following countries border the Baltic Sea?

1. Denmark
2. Sweden
3. Russia
4. Finland
5. Poland
6. Latvia

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

(b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

(c) 1, 2, 3, 4, 6

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Answer: d

Explanation:

The Baltic Sea is a large body of water located in Northern Europe and is bordered by several countries. These countries are:

Denmark (borders the western side of the Baltic Sea, particularly through the Øresund Strait)

Sweden (lies along the eastern side of the Baltic Sea)

Russia (has a northern and eastern coastline along the Baltic Sea)

Finland (borders the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea)

Poland (borders the southern part of the Baltic Sea)

Latvia (also borders the southern Baltic region).