Arabian Sea

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is the Arabian Sea?3,862,000 km² (1,491,000 sq mi)
2. How deep is the Arabian Sea?5,395 meters (17,700 feet)
3. What is the Arabian Sea?The Arabian Sea is a large part of the northern Indian Ocean. It lies between the Arabian Peninsula, India, Pakistan, and other countries. It is a very important waterway for ships and fish.
4. Where is the Arabian Sea located?It is bordered by the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf of Aden to the west, the Gulf of Oman and Iran to the northwest, Pakistan to the north, India to the east, Somalia to the southwest, and the Laccadive Sea and Maldives to the southeast. It connects to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf through narrow straits.

Marginal Sea: A division of an ocean, partially enclosed by islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas.
Bathymetry: The measurement of the depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Monsoon: A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, bringing heavy rain.