In which one of the following oceans is Diamantina Trench situated?
- APacific Ocean
- BAtlantic Ocean
- CIndian OceanCorrect
- DArctic Ocean
Explanation
The correct answer is C because the Diamantina Trench is located in the southeastern part of the Indian Ocean. It is situated off the southwestern coast of Australia, specifically to the south of the Perth Basin. This trench is part of the Diamantina Fracture Zone and is known for containing one of the deepest points in the Indian Ocean, often referred to as the Diamantina Deep or the Dordrecht Deep. While the Java Trench is the absolute deepest point in the Indian Ocean, the Diamantina Trench remains a major bathymetric feature of this specific ocean basin.
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