Underwater Secrets

INTRODUCTION

          Oceans cover more that 71 percent of Earth's surface. There are 5 oceans cover the surface of Earth. The Pacific ocean, the Atlantic ocean, the Indian ocean, the Arctic ocean, and the Southern ocean. More than 07 percent of Earth's water is in the oceans. The average depth of an ocean is 2.5 miles and the average temperature is about 39 degrees farenheit. The oceans contain nearly 20 million tons of gold!

  

THE PACIFIC OCEAN- The Pacific ocean is the largest ocean in the world. The word "pacific" comes from a Latin word, " pacificus" meaning peaceful.  Pacific ocean = peaceful ocean.

THE ATLANTIC OCEAN- The Atlantic ocean is the second largest ocean in the world. It is between America, Europe, and Asia. The Atlantic ocean covers nearly 20% of Earth's surface. It is half the size of the Pacific ocean.

THE INDIAN OCEAN- The Indian ocean is the third largest ocean. It is located between  Africa, Australia, and Asia. The Indian ocean waters provide the largest breeding grounds for humpback whales. Also, a Coelacanth, a fish which was thought to be extinct was found in the Indian ocean.

THE ARCTIC OCEAN- The Arctic ocean is the shallowest and smallest of the 5 oceans. It is 8% the size of the Pacific ocean. In the summer, the ice that used to be about 16 million square km. shrink to become 9 million square km. and exposes the Arctic's black ocean.

THE SOUTHERN OCEAN- The Southern ocean is known as the "home of the Emperor Penguins and Wandering Albatrosses. The Southern ocean is located around the southern hemisphere.

OPINION

           Oceans are used to import and export items to and from other places. Trading items with other countries are easy with the help of oceans. They are very important. In the past, early people would discover new lands by sailing across oceans in boats. If there were not any oceans, early people would have to walk, well before the Sumerians invented the wheel. They are also used to cool you down from the summer heat. Every summer, thousands of people would go to the beach to have fun. Oceans can be used for fun, for transportation, and many more!

CONCLUSION

        The oceans hold many other "underwater secrets."What would be YOUR favorite ocean? Please comment below on what you thought about oceans. If you have any questions about oceans, you can visit http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/. CHALLENGE: I challenge you to research your favorite type of animal and blog about it.Thanks for reading!

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