Major Oceans of the World

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The largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 63 million square miles.

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Pacific Ocean

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The second-largest ocean, known for its 'S' shape and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.

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Atlantic Ocean

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The third-largest ocean, bounded by Asia, Africa, and Australia, known for its warm waters.

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Indian Ocean

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The smallest and shallowest ocean, located around the Arctic region, mostly covered by sea ice.

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Arctic Ocean

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Also known as the Antarctic Ocean, it encircles Antarctica and is known for its cold, dense water.

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Southern Ocean

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Scientists who study a part of the ocean or ocean effects

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oceanographers

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The land meets the sea

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coastline

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The shallow plain after coastline. It is about 75 kilometers (km) wide, 200 meters (m) deep, and nearly flat.

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continental shelf

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This part of the ocean marks the edge of the continent.

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continental slope

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It consist of thick deposits of sediment, probably deposited as a result of currents carrying sand off the shelf and down the slope.

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continental rise