- Ocean - Wikipedia
The ocean is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70 8% of Earth [8] The ocean is conventionally divided into large bodies of water, which are also referred to as oceans (the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Antarctic Southern, and Arctic Ocean), [9][10][11] and are themselves mostly divided into seas, gulfs and subsequent bodies of water
- Ocean | Definition, Distribution, Map, Formation, Facts | Britannica
An ocean is a continuous body of salt water that is contained in an enormous basin on Earth’s surface The major oceans and their marginal seas cover nearly 71 percent of Earth’s surface, with an average depth of 3,688 metres (12,100 feet)
- All About the Ocean - National Geographic Society
Although the ocean is one continuous body of water, oceanographers have divided it into five principal areas: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans The Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans merge into icy waters around Antarctica The ocean plays a vital role in climate and weather
- Oceans—facts and information | National Geographic
The ocean is a continuous body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface Ocean currents govern the world's weather and churn a kaleidoscope of life
- What are the 5 Oceans of the World? - Earth How
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic… and the Southern Ocean which is off the coast of Antarctica Today, we list the top 5 largest oceans in the world and the evolution of 5 oceans on Earth
- Ocean - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An ocean is a large body of water between continents Oceans are extremely big and they join smaller seas together Oceans (or marine) cover 70% of Earth [1] There are five main oceans: the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean The largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean
- The Ocean | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We must consider the ocean because nearly 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by it and more than 97% of all our water is contained in it The world's major oceans Understanding the ocean and its relationship to weather is critical as more than half of the world's population lives within 60 miles (100 km) of the ocean
- Ocean Facts and Species - Oceanic Society
The ocean (yes, there is only one) is essential to life on Earth It covers more than 70% of our planet and holds 96 5% of all water It also regulates our climate, generates half of Earth's oxygen, and is home to millions of species
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