Davis Sea

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How deep is the Davis Sea?1,300 meters (4,300 feet)
2. How big is the Davis Sea?Approximately 21,000 km² (8,100 sq mi), though extent varies by authority
3. What is the notable nearby human presence?Mirny Station (Russian research base) established in 1956 on Queen Mary Land
4. Why is it called the Davis Sea?It was named after Captain John King Davis, the navigator of the RRS Aurora. The name was given by the Australian Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Douglas Mawson.
5. Where does the Davis Sea get its water from?The sea receives meltwater and icebergs from glaciers, especially the Roscoe Glacier, which flows into its eastern side.

Marginal Sea: A division of an ocean partially enclosed by islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas.
Cartography: The science or practice of drawing and making maps.
Bathymetry: The measurement of the depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Glaciology: The scientific study of glaciers and ice sheets.