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An '''ocean''' is an enormous, continuous body of salt water. The [[Earth]] contains five oceans, which cover approximately 70% of the surface. Oceans contain a large, diverse collection of the Earth's lifeforms. | An '''ocean''' is an enormous, continuous body of salt water. The [[Earth]] contains five oceans, which cover approximately 70% of the surface. Oceans contain a large, diverse collection of the Earth's lifeforms. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:32, January 15, 2023
An ocean is an enormous, continuous body of salt water. The Earth contains five oceans, which cover approximately 70% of the surface. Oceans contain a large, diverse collection of the Earth's lifeforms.
The study of oceans is called oceanography.