Read the following points about the Atlantic Ocean:
A. It is 'S' shaped.
B. Its coastline is smooth and straight.
C. It is the busiest ocean from commercial viewpoint.
Which of the above statements are true?
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Only A and B
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Only B and C
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Only A and C
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All of them are true
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Atlantic Ocean has a distinctive 'S' shape and is indeed the busiest ocean commercially, handling the highest volume of international shipping and trade between Europe, Americas, and Africa. However, statement B is false because the Atlantic's coastline is highly indented with numerous bays, gulfs, and estuaries like the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and North Sea - not smooth and straight. The 'S' shape results from the way the Americas fit between Africa and Europe.