What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an ocean from rivers and lakes?

Oceans: Characteristics and Facts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a large body of salt water.
It is located only in the northern hemisphere.
It is smaller than rivers.
It is a body of fresh water.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many oceans are there in the world?
Six
Five
Four
Three
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ocean is located near the North Pole and is the smallest and shallowest?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ocean is known for having a lot of ice that is melting?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ocean is situated between the Americas, Europe, and Africa?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Arctic Ocean
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ocean is the second largest and is home to many species of whales and sharks?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Pacific Ocean appear in two places on most world maps?
Because it is located only in the southern hemisphere.
Because it is the smallest ocean.
Because it is divided by the equator.
Because the Earth is a sphere and maps are flat.
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