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Atlantic Ocean (North and South)
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean (North and South)
Southern Ocean - For many years, people have debated whether there are four or five oceans. In 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization formally recognised the Southern Ocean as a separate and distinct ocean, declaring, naming, and demarcating the boundaries of the ocean.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThere are five major oceans:
1.) Pacific
2.) Atlantic
3.) Indian
4.) Atlantic
5.) Southern*
* The Southern wasn't introduced until 2000 , you may not be familiar with it.
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If all oceans flow together why do they have different names?
The oceans have different names so people can refer to the different parts by name. It is the same concept as to why your body has different parts that have different names. Hope this helps! :)
Why do the oceans have different names but are connected?
They are given different names to help distinguish where in the world they are.
What are the names of the worlds 3 oceans?
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Arctic Ocean too.
How is it possible for one species to live in all the worlds oceans?
One species adapted to all the worlds oceans
What makes the tropical oceans unique?
they are the worlds hotest oceans
Where do leatherbacks live?
the worlds oceans?
Are the hurricanes names the same for the Atlantic and pacific oceans?
No, they use different lists.
Which of the main oceans is the smallest ocean?
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the Worlds Oceans.
What are the deepest location in the worlds oceans?
What is the deepest part of the world’s oceans and how deep is it?
What are the names of the oceans surrunding Canada?
what are the names of the oceans surrounding canada
What are the worlds 3 largest oceans?
The world's three largest oceans, in order, are the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
What are the worlds's four oceans?
There are five oceans on the Earth:Arctic OceanAtlantic OceanIndian OceanPacific OceanSouthern Ocean
