where is the pacific ocean located on the ap
As such, the Pacific is home to the deepest ocean point in the world - the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. This trench is located in the western Pacific to the east of the Mariana Islands and it reaches a maximum depth of -35,840 feet (-10,924 meters). Finally, the topography of the Pacific Ocean varies even more drastically near large landmasses and islands. 1  Some coastlines along the Pacific are rugged and have high cliffs and nearby mountain ranges such as the west coast of the United States. 2  Other coastlines have more gradual, gently sloping coastlines.