Ocean & Ocean Animals

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What are the deepest parts of the ocean called?

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trenches

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Which ocean is located in the North Pole?

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Arctic Ocean

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Why do walruses have a thick layer of fat?

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to keep them warm

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What are the ripples caused by winds blowing across the surface of the oceans called?

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waves

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

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70%

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What is the largest ocean on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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What is the term for the movement of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon?

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tides

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What do we call the underwater mountain ranges in the ocean?

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mid-ocean ridges

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What is the name of the ocean that is located between Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Indian subcontinent?

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Indian Ocean

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What is the term for the ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico up the East Coast of the United States?

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Gulf Stream