Collect information about the five oceans. prepare a quiz for your classmates or a short presentation. you can use the key word oceans.20 ​

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DANILka188 DANILka188  10.10.2020 14:57

The Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean of the world and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface.

The name 'Pacific' come from the Latin word 'pacificus' which means peaceful. Thus, Pacific Ocean means 'peaceful ocean'. However, the Pacific is not really calm and peaceful. The 'ring of fire' is located in the Pacific Ocean. There is a string of volcanoes in the Pacific basin which are still active and therefore many of the world's major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen in this region.

The lowest known point on earth is called Challenger Deep. It is located in the Pacific Ocean near Guam in the Philippine Sea at the end of the Mariana Trench. The depth recorded is 10,920m or 35,827 feet.

coral fish by Tanya Puntti

Coral Fish

The largest coral reef in the world is located off the Australian coast and is called the Great Barrier Reef. Read more about Australia here.

More interesting Facts about the Pacific Ocean for Kids here.

Atlantic Ocean Facts for Kids

The Atlantic is the second biggest ocean in the world and is between the continents of America and Europe and Africa.

The Atlantic Ocean is about half the size of the Pacific Ocean and covers roughly 20% of the Earth's surface. However it is growing in size as it is spreading along the Mid-Atlantic Coasts.

Thresher Shark by Beth Swanson

Thresher Shark

Sharks, such as this Thresher Shark swimming in the gulf stream, are found in the waters of the Atlantic.

Did you know that the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the longest mountain range on Earth? It spreads from Iceland to Antarctica beneath the Atlantic.

More interesting Facts about the Atlantic Ocean for Kids here.

Indian Ocean Facts for Kids

The Indian Ocean is located between Africa and Austral-Asia.

The waters of the Indian Ocean provides the largest breeding grounds of the world for humpback whales.

Humpback Whale by Tory Kallman

Humpback Whale breaching

Also found in the Indian ocean, a fish which was thought to be extinct was discovered there. The Coelacanth is found in the warm waters off the Comoro islands between Mozambique and Madagascar.

The Northern Indian Ocean also is the most important transport route for oil as it connects the oil-rich countries of the Middle East Each with Asia. Every day tankers are carrying a cargo of 17 million barrels of crude oil from the Persian Gulf on its waters.

More interesting Facts about the Indian Ocean for Kids here

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