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A sea is a branch of one of the five “oceans”. A sea is partially enclosed by land. For example, the Indian Ocean is divided in two by the country of India, forming the Arabian Sea on one side and the Bay of Bengal on the other.
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How many oceans are there in the world?
The planet is approximately 71% water and although the oceans of the earth are all connected (you can sail in a boat in every known “ocean” and “sea”) and truly…
Why is the ocean salty but rivers aren’t?
As rivers run toward the ocean, they pick up salt and other minerals from the rocks and sand they pass by. The rivers’ waters are constantly being replenished by fresh…
What would happen if a comet hit our earth?
There are lots of scenarios. Comets have hit the Earth before and caused no major damage. Here is a list of some possibilities, listed in order of likelihood (in my…
What’s the deepest ocean in the world?
The deepest ocean in the world is the Pacific Ocean, with an average depth of 13,215 feet. The greatest known depth of the Pacific Ocean is 36,198 feet, found in…
How can plants deep in the ocean grow without sunlight?
Good question! Sunlight can penetrate the ocean to a depth of about 600 feet. This is called the “euphotic zone.” Ninety percent of ocean life lives here, including ALL the…