The Earth's Five Oceans

The Earth's five largest bodies of water, in order by their size, are the: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.

The oceans cover approximately 70 percent of the Earth's surface.

The Pacific Ocean

• The Pacific is the world's largest body of water.

• The deepest ocean.

• It covers 46% of the Earth.

• It is larger than all the Earth's land area combined.

The Atlantic Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean is the world's second largest ocean.

• It covers 22% of the Earth's total surface area.

• The Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest ocean.

  
  

• The Indian Ocean is Earth's third largest ocean.

• It covers 20% of Earth's surface area.

• There are many island nations in the Indian Ocean.

• The Indian Ocean is warmest ocean.

The Indian Ocean

The Southern Ocean

• The Southern Ocean is the fourth largest ocean.

• The Southern Ocean is also known as: the Great Southern Ocean, the Antarctic Ocean, and the South Polar Ocean.

• The Southern Ocean encircles the continent of Antarctica.

• Icebergs are common in its waters.

• The Southern Ocean is the coldest ocean in the world.

The Arctic Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the Earth's five oceans.

• It is approximately the size of Russia, the world's largest country.

• It is partly covered by sea ice throughout the year.

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