Geography
Oceans
How deep is The North Sea at its deepest place?
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690 m
Explanation
The North Sea is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean located between Great Britain and Scandinavia. The Ocean has an area of around 750,000 square kilometres (290,000 sq mi) and has a maximum depth of 700 m. The North Sea has long been the site of important European shipping lanes as well as a major fishery. Recently it has developed into a rich source of energy resources including fossil fuels, wind, and early efforts in wave power.
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39% correct 89 correct · 140 incorrect
Question added 2010-01-31