sea
How many major seas are there?
7 Seas
How many oceans are there?
5
How many continents are there
7
Are there more animals than there are humans?
Yes!
What are coral reefs
Vibrant, underwater structures formed by tiny animals called coral polyps.
Does the Black sea have saltwater?
Yes!
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific!
What is an area that is flat or nearly flat called?
A plain!
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living organisms.
Where are coral reefs located.
In warm shallow tropical waters.
How many seas are there?
Over 50
What percentage of the earth is covered by the ocean?
71%
What is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides?
A peninsula
What is a community?
A group of interacting populations of different species living in an specific area.
What are types of coral reefs.
There are tree main types of coral reefs called fringing reefs , barrier reefs , and atolls.
What sea is in between north America and south America?
Caribbean sea
What causes waves?
Most of it is caused by wind blowing across the surface of water.
What is a large area of high, flat land with steep sides called?
A plateau!
How many species of animals are in the world?
8.7 million
How do humans impact on coral reefs.
Human activities such as pollution, over fishing ,and climate change.
Name the major seas.
Mediterranean, Black, Red, Caspian, Adriatic, Persian, and Arabian
Why is the ocean salty?
Because of eroded rocks transported dissolved minerals into the ocean.
What is a basin?
A dip in the earths surface.
What is an population?
A group of the same species living in the same area.
What is coral bleaching.
Rising Ocean temperatures caused by the sun.