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Which ocean covers the smallest surface area relative to the others?
Which ocean covers the smallest surface area relative to the others?
- Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean (correct)
What percentage of the Earth's ocean surface does the Pacific Ocean comprise?
What percentage of the Earth's ocean surface does the Pacific Ocean comprise?
- 45% (correct)
- 30%
- 25%
- 50%
Which landmass is not a boundary of the Pacific Ocean?
Which landmass is not a boundary of the Pacific Ocean?
- Australia
- North America
- Africa (correct)
- South America
How deep and expansive is the Pacific Ocean compared to the other oceans?
How deep and expansive is the Pacific Ocean compared to the other oceans?
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What is a unique geographic feature of the Pacific Ocean?
What is a unique geographic feature of the Pacific Ocean?
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Study Notes
Oceans Overview
- Oceans host a diverse range of marine life, including various species of fish, crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and shellfish.
- The Earth's surface is predominantly covered by ocean water, divided into five main oceans.
- The five oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic, each with unique characteristics.
The Pacific Ocean
- The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering about 45% of the total ocean surface area.
- It spans approximately 165 million square kilometers.
- Boundaries encompass North and South America, East Asia, Australia, and extend to the Southern Ocean at 60° South latitude.
- The Pacific features numerous islands, ranging from small atolls in Polynesia to larger landmasses like Japan and New Zealand.
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