- Ocean | Definition, Distribution, Map, Formation, Facts | Britannica
However, those conducting oceanic research generally recognize the existence of five major oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans Arbitrary boundaries separate these bodies of water, but they are largely defined by the continents that frame them
- Ocean - Wikipedia
Oceans moderate the climate of locations where prevailing winds blow in from the ocean At similar latitudes, a place on Earth with more influence from the ocean will have a more moderate climate than a place with more influence from land
- Oceans—facts and information | National Geographic
The vast bodies of water surrounding the continents are critical to life on Earth But overfishing and global warming threaten to leave oceans barren
- Ocean - New World Encyclopedia
Five oceanic divisions are usually reckoned: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern; the last two listed are sometimes consolidated into the first three An ocean (from Ωκεανός, Okeanos (Oceanus) in Greek) is a major body of saline water, and a principal component of the hydrosphere
- How many oceans are there? - NOAAs National Ocean Service
Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic However, most countries - including the United States - now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean
- How Many Oceans Are There? - HowStuffWorks
Humans have gotten into the habit of separating the one big, continuous, mysterious body of water that covers the globe into sectors that we call oceans Historically, there were just four oceans, but we now recognize five different oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian and Southern Oceans
- How Many Oceans Are There In The World? - WorldAtlas
Roughly 71 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by saltwater oceans, and the continents themselves hold lakes, rivers, and, in some instances, seas The largest bodies of water are the oceans, but there is some ongoing discussion regarding the actual number of separate oceans
- Geography and Facts About the Worlds 5 Oceans - ThoughtCo
The world's five oceans contain 97 percent of the planet's water supply Together, they combine to form the "world ocean "
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