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Question

Which of the following is the deepest oceanic trench on Earth?

  1. Puerto Rico Trench
  2. Mariana Trench
  3. Java Trench
  4. Aleutian Trench

Answer:

Option B: Mariana Trench

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mariana Trench”.

The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is the deepest oceanic trench, reaching depths of approximately 11,034 meters (36,201 feet).