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The word Pacific really means calm. It is generally quite a calm ocean although waves have been recorded of over 34m tall. The word Pacific really means calm. It is generally quite a calm ocean although waves have been recorded of over 34m tall.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoLogic didn't enter into it: They, the Europeans in Magellans expedition I think it was, saw it for the first time & said 'Oh, this ocean looks Pacific': First impressions are frequently deceptive.
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Name the lagest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean.
Did Balboa or Magellan name the Pacific Ocean?
Magellan name d the Pacific Ocean.
What is the name of the ocean off the west coast of the US?
The Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the Nearest ocean to Canada?
The Ocean to The West Side of Canada is the Pacific Ocean
What ocean means peaceful?
The Pacific Ocean. That is how it got it's name. Pacified. Peaceful.
What is the name of the Eastern Ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What is the name of Asia's ocean?
pacific ocean
What is the name of ocean of world?
Pacific Ocean.
What is the Pacific?
The Pacific is often the name that refers to the Pacific ocean
Which ocean touches China's east coast?
The Atlantic... But you have to go across Asia and Africa to get to it... If you mean what ocean is EAST of east Asia, then it's the Pacific.
Is ocean capitalized in Pacific Ocean?
Yes, Pacific is capitalized even if the entire name is not given, and the word ocean is capitalized when used as part of the name. Examples: This Summer, I will take a cruise in the Pacific. The United States borders the Pacific Ocean.
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
