Geomorphology : Landforms In India & Across The World

Q 17 / 32

UPSC CSE Prelims 2006

Bermuda Triangle extends up to which of the following places?

  1. Southern Florida
  2. Puerto Rico
  3. Hawaiian Islands

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The Bermuda Triangle is a loosely defined geographical region situated in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. Its traditional boundaries are typically marked by three points: Southern Florida (specifically Miami), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and the island of Bermuda. This area is historically known for numerous unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft. Therefore, Southern Florida and Puerto Rico are considered to be within its extent.

Incorrect Options

Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they include the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian Islands are located in the central Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometers west of the North Atlantic, and are geographically distinct from the Bermuda Triangle. The Bermuda Triangle's extent is confined to the North Atlantic region defined by Southern Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda.

SOURCENCERT Class 11 Geography, Chapter 13: Water (Oceans)