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| − | An [[ocean]] is an enormous body of | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 21:01, May 16, 2007
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.