in order to understand the differences between an ocean and a sea, we must know the definition of both. you can not explain something if you do not have a base, or the facts. Ocean: (noun) An ocean is a vast water of salty water that shelters almost 70 percent of the total earth's surface. Sea: (noun) sea is a large body of saline water that occupies a greater part of the world's surface but is smaller than an ocean. main points: Depth: The comparison by depth shows that oceans are much deeper as compared to seas because land usually encloses the seawaters. Area: Oceans are the most prominent water bodies on planet earth with an average total area of 361,900,000 square kilometers. The largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean which covers an area of 60,060,700 square miles. On the other hand, the largest sea, which is the Mediterranean Sea has an area of 1,144,800 square miles, a smaller area than that of the smallest ocean (Arctic Ocean is estimated to cover an area of 5,427,000 square miles). Thus, this variation in the area indicates that seas are smaller than oceans. marine life: The plants and animals that exist in salty waters (oceans and seas) are the ones that make up marine life. The distance from the shore of the ocean or sea and their depths intensely impact the quantity and biodiversity of aquatic plants and sea creatures that exist here. i feel that marine life would live better in the ocean thus there is more area and depth giving more room for marine life. In conclusion, the essential difference between oceans and seas is that oceans are massive saline water bodies that exist on the Earth's surface while seas are vast saline waters that are either connected or not connected to the ocean. The terms oceans and seas are often used interchangeably since they almost mean the same thing. It is, therefore, necessary to note these differences while talking about seas and oceans. -Mary Randall.
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Mrs. Randall
10/15/2019 09:51:37 pm
You were incredibly detail-oriented in your answer and provided a great deal of facts in your comparison. Great job <3
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