Oceans and Seas Trivia

Ahoy me tease, we be set and sail upon the high seas today. For this week's podcast, I've got 30 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 Oceans and Seas trivia. If you're interested in helping support the show and get ad free episodes, head over to patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. I'm hoping to put together a marketing budget for 2026 to really grow the show. That's enough jabber from me, You're here for the 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 #1 what is the largest ocean on Earth? The Pacific Ocean #2 Which ocean is named after a country? The Indian Ocean #3 What is the largest animal in the ocean and on Earth? The blue whale #4 which sea has no natural outlet and is one of the saltiest bodies of water? The Dead Sea #5 What ocean phenomenon can travel across entire ocean basins and is sometimes triggered by earthquakes? Tsunamis. The term tidal wave is incorrect number six. What is the name of the world's largest coral reef system? The Great Barrier Reef #7 According to Greek mythology, Who is the God of the Seas? Poseidon #8 How many recognized oceans are there on Earth? 5 #9 Which sea between Europe and Africa is bordered by more than 20 countries. It is nearly landlocked. The Mediterranean Sea #10 Larger than many seas. What body of water runs from Texas to Florida and touches other countries, including Cuba? The Gulf of Mexico? I'm not accepting any other answers on this one. The geeky round #1 Which is the smallest and shallowest of the five oceans? The Arctic Ocean #2 What is the deepest known point in the ocean? The Mariana Trench #3. What sea is bordered by the Suez Canal and the Arabian Desert? The Red Sea #4 What is the longest mountain range on Earth? Mostly underwater? The Mid-Atlantic Ridge #5 which Strait separates Europe from Asia? The Bosphorus Strait number six. What is a seamount? It's an underwater volcano #7 which explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe, crossing multiple oceans. Ferdinand Magellan, his expedition completed the journey. He died while trying to convert natives in the Philippines #8 the Ukrainian port city of Odessa sits next to what sea? The Black Sea #9 What sea can be found South of Cuba and north of Panama? The Caribbean sea #10 What ocean dwelling animal has the largest eyes in the animal Kingdom? The giant squid, the nerdy round #1 to the nearest percent. How much of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean #2 Which ocean is the saltiest? The Atlantic Ocean #3 What marine creature has three hearts and blue blood? The octopus #4 What percent of Earth's water is found in the oceans? It contains 97% of the Earth's water #5 which ocean zone receives no sunlight? The aphotic zone number six, which is the largest sea by area in the world. The Philippine sea #7 in Hindu mythology, who is the God of the sea and waters? Varuna #8 What is the only sea without a coastline? The Sargasso Sea, It's inside the Atlantic Ocean #9 I've mentioned four of the Earth's oceans, which is the only one left. The Southern Ocean #10 Which island nation is famous for being spread across over 1000 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean? The Maldives get back on your boat and dry off because we are done. How did you do? Let me know on social media how you scored. Next week is a hodgepodge of trivia. Your only clue is the title for the episode Rhyme Time. You figure it out. In the meantime, just remember whatever Rogue Wave life throws at you, you've got this. See you back here on Wednesday. This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audiobook, contact me at The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on Spotify. This podcast is copyright 2025 by Brian Rollins. All rights reserved. Thanks for listening. When AUS Expedition is attacked, 3 survivors, a professor, her student and a soldier are saved by a mysterious vessel, the Namtsev. The enigmatic Captain Nikto elects to keep the captives aboard, requiring each of their skills for his daring pursuits. But as evidence of a rogue submarine alerts the world's navies, the captives must work together to avoid annihilation. 20,000 Kilos Under the Sea is a fast-paced adventure thriller that's described as the classic Disney adventure meets The Hunt for Red October. 20,000 Kilos Under the Sea, a modern retelling of the Jules Verne classic written by Richard Wickliffe and narrated by Brian Rollins. Available right now on Audible or iTunes, discover adventure and madness Beneath the Waves.