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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas?
Which of the following best describes the average depth of oceans?
Which of the following best describes the average depth of oceans?
Which ocean occupies approximately 45% of the surface area of all oceans?
Which ocean occupies approximately 45% of the surface area of all oceans?
How does the biodiversity of oceans compare to that of seas?
How does the biodiversity of oceans compare to that of seas?
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What is the general depth limit for seas compared to oceans?
What is the general depth limit for seas compared to oceans?
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Which is NOT a characteristic of seas?
Which is NOT a characteristic of seas?
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What contributes significantly to the world's climate through its critical environmental functions?
What contributes significantly to the world's climate through its critical environmental functions?
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What is the total area covered by the Pacific Ocean?
What is the total area covered by the Pacific Ocean?
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Study Notes
Oceans and Seas
- Oceans and seas cover over 70% of Earth's surface and hold 97% of the planet's water
- Essential for the planet's climate and ecosystems
- Crucial for the planet's overall health
Ocean Characteristics
- Oceans are the largest bodies of saltwater on Earth
- Average depth of around 3,700 meters (12,000 feet)
- Contain a greater variety of marine life than seas
Sea Characteristics
- Smaller bodies of saltwater found within or near oceans
- Average depth is less than 1,000 meters (3,300 feet)
- Support fewer types of marine life compared to oceans
Ocean Distribution
- Earth's water is divided into five major oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic
- Each ocean has specific characteristics regarding size, location, depth, and salinity
Pacific Ocean
- Largest ocean, covering about 45% of the total ocean area
- Spans 165 million km²
- Bounded by North and South America, East Asia, Australia, and the Southern Ocean
- Contains various islands, from tiny atolls to larger landmasses like Japan and New Zealand
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics and distribution of oceans and seas. Learn about the various types of marine life and their environments while exploring essential facts about Earth's water bodies.
