Oceans are huge bodies of saltwater that cover most of our planet! Here are some cool ocean facts for kids:
Amazing Ocean Facts
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Water World: The ocean is a giant body of salt water.
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Earth Coverage: Oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. That’s a lot!
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Water Storage: Almost 98 percent of all the water on Earth is in the oceans.
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One Big Ocean: Believe it or not, there is technically one world ocean.
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Divided into Areas: This big ocean is divided into five main areas to make it easier to study and understand. These are:
Ocean Location Pacific Largest ocean Atlantic Second largest Indian Near India Arctic Very cold! Southern (Antarctic) Around Antarctica
Why are Oceans Important?
Oceans aren't just big puddles of water. They are super important for our planet!
- Provide Oxygen: Oceans produce a lot of the oxygen we breathe.
- Control the Weather: They help control Earth’s weather and temperature.
- Home to Animals: Many plants and animals live in the ocean.
