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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OceanOcean - Wikipedia

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   The ocean is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of Earth. [8] In English, the term ocean also refers to any of the large bodies of water into which the world ocean is conventionally divided. [9] The following names describe five different areas of the ocean: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Antarctic/Southern, and Arctic.

3. www.britannica.com › science › oceanOcean | Definition, Distribution, Map, Formation, & Facts

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   Ocean, continuous body of salt water held in enormous basins on Earth’s surface. There is one ‘world ocean,’ but researchers often separate it into the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans.

   • 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 cov...
   • The five major oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern oceans.
   • The Pacific is the largest ocean in both surface area and volume. The Atlantic is the next largest, and the Arctic is the smallest.
   • By volume, 97.957 percent of the water on Earth exists as oceanic water and associated sea ice. Earth is unique in the solar system because its mea...
   • Whether bottled water should be banned lower plastic pollution in the ocean is hotly debated. Some say banning bottled water would reduce waste and...

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5. www.nationalgeographic.com › environment › articleOceans—facts and information - National Geographic

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   Mar 21, 2019 · 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.

   • Author: Christina Nunez

6. www.nationalgeographic.org › article › all-about-the-oceanAll About the Ocean - National Geographic Society

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   Mar 5, 2024 · The ocean covers 70 percent of Earth 's surface. It contains about 1.35 billion cubic kilometers (324 million cubic miles) of water, which is about 97 percent of all the water on Earth. The ocean makes all life on Earth possible, and makes the planet appear blue when viewed from space.

7. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › oceanOcean - National Geographic Society

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   Sep 18, 2024 · An estimated 97 percent of the world’s water is found in the ocean. Because of this, the ocean has considerable impact on weather, temperature, and the food supply of humans and other organisms. Despite its size and impact on the lives of every organism on Earth, the ocean remains a mystery.

8. www.youtube.com › watchOceans 101 | National Geographic - YouTube

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   Oceans serve as the planet’s largest habitat and also help to regulate the global climate. But why is the ocean salty? And how is climate change impacting th...

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9. www.nationalgeographic.com › environment › articleOcean Overview - National Geographic

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   Apr 27, 2010 · Learn about the ocean's role in climate, life, and human activities. Explore the ocean's regions, features, threats, and conservation efforts.