chapter 1: introduction to planet "earth" Flashcards
1
Q
list the oceans in order (biggest to smallest)
A
- pacific
- atlantic
- indian
- southern
- arctic
2
Q
how much of earth’s surface is covered by the ocean?
A
70.8%
3
Q
how much of earth’s water do oceans contain?
A
97.2%
4
Q
who named the pacific ocean?
A
Ferdinand Magellan
5
Q
what does “paci” mean?
A
peace
6
Q
who was the atlanic ocean named after?
A
Atlas (greek titan)
7
Q
what ocean separates the old & new world?
A
Atlantic
8
Q
what are other names for the constellation Ursa Major?
A
Big Dipper, Bear
9
Q
what does “arktos” mean?
A
bear
10
Q
define a sea
A
- smaller & shallower than ocean
- made of salt water
- somewhat enclosed by land
- directly connected to ocean
11
Q
what are the “old” seven seas?
A
- red sea
- mediterranean sea
- persian gulf
- black sea
- adriatic sea
- caspian sea
- indian ocean
12
Q
what are the “new” seven seas?
A
- north pacific
- south pacific
- north atlantic
- south atlantic
- indian
- arctic
- southern/antarctic
13
Q
what is the average depth of the world ocean?
A
3729 m OR 12,234 ft
14
Q
what is the deepest part of the ocean?
A
Challenger Deep in Mariana Trench
15
Q
where is the mariana trench located?
A
near Guam (in the U.S)
