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Top 20 most intriguing ocean trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to Ocean Trivia! Test your knowledge of the world’s oceans by answering questions from a wide variety of topics. From marine biology to famous shipwrecks, you’ll get a chance to learn something new about our planet’s vast oceans! So let's dive deep and find out what surprises the seas have in store for us. Get ready for a fun exploration of the underwater world!


1) What color is the ocean?

  • Blue
  • White
  • Red
  • Purple

2) How deep is the deepest part of the ocean?

  • 5,000 ft
  • 36,000 ft
  • 20,000 ft
  • 10,000 ft

3) What is the world’s largest ocean?

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean

4) What is the largest living creature in the ocean?

  • Killer Whale
  • Great White Shark
  • Blue Whale
  • Whale Shark

5) What is the most abundant animal in the ocean?

  • Jellyfish
  • Blue Crabs
  • Starfish
  • Sea Turtles

6) What is the world’s most volatile body of water?

  • Gulf of Mexico
  • Bering Strait
  • Red Sea
  • Mediterranean Sea

7) What is the deepest point in the ocean called?

  • Mariana Trench
  • Challenger Deep
  • Tonga Trench
  • Puerto Rico Trench

8) What is the longest mountain range on Earth?

  • Rocky Mountains
  • Himalayas
  • Andes
  • Mid-Ocean Ridge

9) What is the name for the ocean that surrounds Antarctica?

  • South Atlantic Ocean
  • South Pacific Ocean
  • Southern Ocean
  • Indian Ocean

10) What is the average ocean temperature?

  • 37°F
  • 43°F
  • 32°F
  • 50°F

11) What is the smallest ocean in the world?

  • Pacific Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean

12) How much of Earth’s surface is occupied by the oceans?

  • 55%
  • 30%
  • 75%
  • 90%

13) What are the biggest threats to ocean life?

  • Overfishing
  • Pollution
  • Global Warming
  • All of the Above

14) What is the chemical formula for saltwater?

  • H2O
  • NaCl
  • CO2
  • O2

15) What type of aquatic animal is responsible for generating most of the Earth’s oxygen?

  • Sea Anemone
  • Dolphins
  • Sharks
  • Algae

16) How much of the Earth's water is salty?

  • 10%
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 97%

17) What is the coldest ocean in the world?

  • Pacific Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean

18) How many different types of ocean currents exist?

  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15

19) What ocean is the Island of Hawaii located in?

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Indian Ocean

20) How many Great Garbage Patches exist in the ocean?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Top 3 reasons to use our free ocean Trivia Template

1) It provides a fun, engaging way to learn about ocean ecology and conservation.

2) It helps to stimulate conversation between players and encourages knowledge-sharing.

3) It can be easily customized to fit any age or knowledge level.