What is the difference between an ocean and a sea? 1-Seas are bodies of water th
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Question
What is the difference between an ocean and a sea?
1-Seas are bodies of water that are composed of saltwater, but are enclosed by land and therefore not directly connected to the world ocean.
2-Seas are smaller and shallower bodies of saltwater, somewhat enclosed by land, but directly connected to the world ocean.
3-Seas are larger and deeper, composed of both fresh and saltwater, and are directly connected to the world ocean.
4-There is no difference between oceans and seas.
5-Seas are smaller, shallower, composed of freshwater, and somewhat enclosed by land.
Explanation / Answer
Ans: 2-Seas are smaller and shallower bodies of saltwater, somewhat enclosed by land, but directly connected to the world ocean.
Oceans are huge amount of water that cover roughly 70% of the earth. Whereas seas are smaller and somewhat enclosed by land. There are five oceans and over 50 smaller seas scattered around the world.