SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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How many Oceans (in the world) are there?
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2
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5
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7
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9
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries-including the United States-now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean.
Detailed explanation-2: -The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world’s five ocean basins. A polar bear walks on the frozen surface of the Arctic Ocean. The freezing environment provides a home for a diverse range of creatures. With an area of about 6.1 million square miles, the Arctic Ocean is about 1.5 times as big as the United States.
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