The average depth of the ocean is approximately ____.
A)760 meters (2,500 feet)
B)3,700 meters (12,000 feet)
C)200 meters (650 feet)
D)1,200 meters (4,000 feet)

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The average depth of the ocean is approximately 3,700 meters (12,000 feet). This includes both deep ocean trenches and shallow continental shelves, and is calculated by dividing the total volume of the ocean (about 1.3 billion cubic kilometers) by its average surface area.

The Average Depth of the Ocean Is Approximately ____