What is the deepest known part of the world’s oceans?
Mariana Trench
Tonga Trench
Java Trench
Puerto Rico Trench
Which famous expedition first measured the depth of the Mariana Trench?
HMS Challenger Expedition
Apollo 11 Mission
Deepsea Challenge Expedition
OceanX Mission
What is the name of the first manned submersible to reach the deepest part of the ocean?
Trieste
Alvin
Nautilus
Deepsea Challenger
Which filmmaker-turned-explorer descended solo into the Mariana Trench in 2012?
Steven Spielberg
James Cameron
Peter Jackson
George Lucas
Which deep-sea fish is famous for its glowing lure to attract prey?
Lanternfish
Anglerfish
Hatchetfish
Blobfish
What is the approximate depth of the Mariana Trench?
5,000 meters
7,000 meters
11,000 meters
15,000 meters
What are “hydrothermal vents” often called?
Ocean chimneys
Sea geysers
Black smokers
Deep fountains
Which technology helps scientists map the ocean floor?
SONAR
RADAR
LIDAR
Infrared sensors
Which soft, gelatinous fish is known for its squishy, “melted” look?
Blobfish
Lanternfish
Gulper Eel
Vampire Squid
Which deep-sea creature is often nicknamed “the vampire squid from hell”?
Giant Squid
Vampire Squid
Colossal Squid
Dumbo Octopus