Oceans. Flashcards
1
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Pacific ocean
A
an ocean bordered by the American continents, Asia, and Australia: largest ocean in the world
2
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Atlantic ocean
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an ocean bounded by North America and South America
3
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Indian ocean
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an ocean S of Asia, E of Africa, and W of Australia
4
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Arctic ocean
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an ocean N of North America, Asia, and the Arctic Circle
5
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Southern ocean
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another name for the Antarctic Ocean
6
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salinity
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salty water or other solution
7
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surface zone
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uppermost density layer of the ocean
