Celebes Sea

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/celebes-sea

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1. How big is the Celebes Sea?472,000 km²
2. How deep is the Celebes Sea?6,220 m
3. What is the location?Western Pacific Ocean, situated between the Philippines and Indonesia
4. What is the formation age?Ancient ocean basin formed approximately 42 million years ago
5. Where is the Celebes Sea located?It is bordered by the Philippines to the north, the Sangihe Islands to the east, Sulawesi to the south, and Kalimantan to the west.
6. Why is the Celebes Sea important for ships and fishing?The sea is a busy route for ships that travel between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and it also has many fish that people catch for food.

Marginal Sea: A division of an ocean partially enclosed by islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas.
Bathymetry: The measurement and study of the depths of oceans, seas, and lakes.
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Tectonic Plate: Massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock composing the Earth's outer layer.