Prelims MCQ · Geography
Consider the following statements:
- Oceanic trenches constitute the deepest parts of the oceans.
- They occur mainly on the crests of mid-oceanic ridges and are generally remote from island arcs.
- They may be approximately 3–5 km deeper than the surrounding ocean floor.
- Their association with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes makes them important for the study of plate movements.
Which of the statements given above are correct?