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What percentage of Earth's water is held by oceans and seas?
What percentage of Earth's water is held by oceans and seas?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five oceans?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five oceans?
What characteristic is true about seas compared to oceans?
What characteristic is true about seas compared to oceans?
How does the temperature affect marine life in seas?
How does the temperature affect marine life in seas?
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How many seas are approximately found around the world?
How many seas are approximately found around the world?
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Study Notes
Oceans and Seas
- Oceans cover a vast area of Earth's surface, representing 70% of it.
- Oceans are large bodies of saltwater located between continents.
- Oceans are larger and deeper compared to seas.
- There are five primary oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, and Southern.
- Seas, smaller than oceans, are where oceans meet land.
- Seas are composed of saline water and are found surrounding landmasses.
- There are approximately fifty seas across the globe.
- Most seas are partially enclosed by land.
- The Caspian Sea is an exception, being fully enclosed by land.
- Seas support abundant marine life due to their proximity to land and shallower depths compared to oceans.
- The temperature and location of a sea determine the types of marine life found in that specific area.
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This quiz explores the essential characteristics of oceans and seas, highlighting their differences, sizes, and locations. Learn about the five primary oceans and the numerous seas, as well as the unique marine life found in these bodies of water. Test your knowledge on this critical aspect of our planet's geography!
