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What's the difference between an ocean and a sea
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Dec 20, 2024
Explore the differences between oceans and seas, including their size, depth, and location. Perfect for geography enthusiasts and students curious about the Earth's water bodies!
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introduction to oceans and seas oceans
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and seas are both large bodies of
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saltwater but they differ in terms of
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size location and ecological
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characteristics understanding the
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distinctions between the two is
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essential for geography marine biology
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and Environmental
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Studies what defines an
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ocean oceans are vast interconnected
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bodies of salt water that cover
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approximately 71% of the Earth's surface
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there are five main oceans Pacific
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Atlantic Indian southern and Arctic
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which play a key role in regulating
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Global Climate supporting marine life
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and facilitating International Trade key
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characteristics of oceans oceans are
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typically deeper and more expansive than
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Seas they contain the largest ecosystems
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including coral reefs deep trenches and
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underwater mountains oceans also
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influence weather patterns and are
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essential for the planet's oxygen cycle
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through phytoplankton
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what is a
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sea a sea is a smaller body of saltwater
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that is often partially enclosed by land
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seas are typically shallower than oceans
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and are located where land and ocean
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meet examples of seas include the
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Mediterranean Sea the Caribbean Sea and
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the Red Sea distinguishing factors
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between oceans and seas the main
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difference between oceans and seas is
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size oceans are much larger and deeper
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while seas are smaller shallower and
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often connected to Oceans Seas may also
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be influenced more by the surrounding
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land with varying levels of salinity and
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water
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movement seas are more
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landlocked many seas are partially
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enclosed by land masses or islands for
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instance the Dead Sea is bordered by
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Jordan in Israel this partial land
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enclosure affects water salinity tides
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and currents distinguishing Seas from
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the open expanse of oceans Seas as
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transition zones Seas often act as
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transitional zones between oceans and
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land they are crucial habitats for
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marine life especially for species that
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thrive in Shallow Waters many seas are
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also home to important fisheries and
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Coastal economies supporting
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biodiversity and human
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livelihoods influence of oceans and seas
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on climate both oceans and seas play a
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vital role in regulating the earth's
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climate though oceans have a greater
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Global impact due to their size and
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depth dep oceans store heat circulate
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currents and help distribute moisture
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around the planet Seas also influence
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local climate but to a lesser extent
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ecosystems in oceans and seas oceans
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contain diverse and complex ecosystems
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from coral reefs to deep ocean trenches
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Seas being shallower typically host
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different ecosystems like estuaries and
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wetlands which are often critical for
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breeding fish and supporting a variety
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of marine species conclusion key
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differences between oceans and seas the
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key difference between oceans and seas
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lies in their size depth and
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relationship to land oceans are larger
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deeper and more influential on global
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climate while seas are smaller shallower
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and often connected to Oceans supporting
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unique ecosystems and Coastal Life
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