Ocean Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #344

Dive deep into the wonders of the sea with our Ocean Trivia episode! From the mysterious depths to the vibrant coral reefs, this week on the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast we’re making a splash with 30 ocean-themed trivia questions.

Whether you’re a marine biology buff, a beachcomber at heart, or just love learning fun facts about our planet’s blue expanse, we’ve got questions about ocean animals, famous explorers, epic shipwrecks, and fascinating sea science. You might even discover something new about the waters that cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface.

So grab your snorkel (or just your headphones) and get ready to test your knowledge. Will you sink… or will you swim to the top of the leaderboard?

Press play now and let’s set sail on an ocean adventure you won’t forget!

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The Oceans: The Maritime Photography of Chris Burkard

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Episode Intro

Ahoy mateys. We be setting sail upon the high seas today. For this week’s podcast, I’ve got thirty questions about the oceans, seas, and the stuff you’ll find inside them. It’s a mix of geography and science trivia. Get ready for ocean and seas trivia.

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That’s enough jabber from me; you’re here for trivia. This is episode 344 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, I’m your lifeguard and host, Brian Rollins. Let’s dive in.

The Dorky Round

What is the largest ocean on Earth?
a. The Pacific Ocean
Which ocean is named after a country?
a. The Indian Ocean
What is the largest animal in the ocean (and on Earth)?
a. The Blue Whale
Which sea has no natural outlet and is one of the saltiest bodies of water?
a. The Dead Sea
What ocean phenomenon can travel across entire ocean basins and is sometimes triggered by earthquakes?
a. Tsunamis. The term “tidal wave” is incorrect.
What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef system?
a. The Great Barrier Reef.
According to Greek Mythology, who is the god of the seas?
a. Poseidon
How many recognized Oceans are there on Earth?
a. Five.
Which sea in Europe is bordered by more than 20 countries and is nearly landlocked?
a. The Mediterranean Sea.
Larger than many seas, what body of water runs from Texas to Florida and touches other countries including Cuba?
a. The Gulf of Mexico. I’m not accepting any other answers on this one.

The Geeky Round

Which is the smallest and shallowest of the five oceans?
a. The Arctic Ocean
What is the deepest known point in the ocean
a. The Mariana Trench.
What sea is bordered by the Suez Canal and the Arabian Desert?
a. The Red Sea
What is the longest mountain range on Earth, mostly underwater?
a. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Which strait separates Europe from Asia?
a. The Bosporus Strait.
What is a seamount?
a. It’s an underwater volcano
Which explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe, crossing multiple oceans?
a. Ferdinand Magellan (his expedition completed the journey; he died while trying to convert natives in the Philippines).
The Ukrainian port city of Odesa sits next to what sea?
a. The Black Sea
What sea can be found South of Cuba and North of Panama?
a. The Caribbean Sea
What ocean-dwelling animal has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom?
a. The Giant Squid

The Nerdy Round

To the nearest percent, how much of the Earth’s surface is covered by ocean?
a. 71% of the Earth’s surface is ocean
Which ocean is the saltiest?
a. The Atlantic Ocean
What marine creature has three hearts and blue blood?
a. The Octopus
What percent of Earth’s water is found in the oceans?
a. It contains 97% of the Earth’s water.
Which ocean zone receives no sunlight?
a. The aphotic zone.
What is the largest sea (by area) in the world?
a. The Philippine Sea.
In Hindu mythology, who is the god of the sea and waters?
a. Varuna
What is the only sea without a coastline?
a. The Sargasso Sea. It’s inside the Atlantic Ocean.
I’ve mentioned four of the Earth’s oceans. Which is only one left?
a. The Southern Ocean
Which island nation is famous for being spread across over 1,000 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean?
a. The Maldives

Episode Conclusion

Get back on the boat and dry off, because we are done. How did you do? Let me know on social media how you scored.

Next week is history trivia. Your only clue is the title for the episode: Rhyme Time. You figure it out.

In the meantime, remember: Whatever rogue wave life throws at you, you’ve got this. See you back here on Wednesday.

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