An ocean is a body of saline water that composes a large part of a planet's hydrosphere. In the context of Earth. The 5 oceans are the Pacific,Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic Oceans.Sea is a division of
ocean.Earth is the only planet to have Ocean(large area of liquid water).Ocean
covers 71% of the earth.
Because it is the principal component of Earth's hydrosphere, the
world ocean is integral to all known life, forms part of the carbon cycle, and
influences climate and weather
Although much of the ocean's depths remain unexplored and it is estimated
that over two million marine species exist.
Ocean divides continents in the world map.
Pacific ocean separates Asia & oceania from the Americas.
Atlantic ocean separates America from Eurasia & Africa.
Indian ocean separates Australia & Africa.
Southern ocean encircles Antarctica
Arctic washes upon N.America & Eurasia
The deepest point in the ocean is the Mariana Trench,
located in the Pacific Ocean near the Northern Mariana Island.Its maximum depth
has been estimated to be 10,971 metres (35,994 ft).
Ocean currents greatly affect the Earth's climate by transferring heat
from the tropics to the polar regions. transferring warm or cold air and
precipitation to coastal regions, where winds may carry them inland. Oceanic evaporation as a phase of the water cycle, is the source of
most rainfall and ocean temperatures determine climate and wind patterns
that affect life on land
The oceans are essential to transportation. This is because most of the
world's goods move by ship between the world's seaports.
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