Q1 Why are the oceans important to live on earth? Q2 Describe at least one characteristic of each of the oceans and compare them to each other. Q3 Explain the difference between oceans and seas.
Answers
Explanation:
answer 1
The air we breathe: The ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. Climate regulation: Covering 70 percent of the Earth's surface, the ocean transports heat from the equator to the poles, regulating our climate and weather patterns.
answer 2
The oceans of the Earth are all connected. They are truly one "world ocean" which covers about 71 percent of the Earth's surface. The salt water which flows from one part of the ocean to another without hindrance makes up 97 percent of the planet's water supply.
Geographers, for many years, divided the world ocean into four parts: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. In addition to these oceans, they also described many other smaller bodies of salt water including seas, bays, and estuaries. It wasn't until 2000 that a fifth ocean was officially named: the Southern Ocean, which includes the waters around Antarctica.
answer 3
In terms of geography, seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet. Typically, seas are partially enclosed by land. ... Seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet. Typically, seas are partially enclosed by land.