List of seas on Earth

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-seas-on-earth

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. What is a sea and how is it different from an ocean?Seas are large saltwater areas that are partly surrounded by land or have special features. They are usually smaller, shallower, and have different temperatures and salinity than the open ocean.
2. Why do seas have so many kinds of animals and plants?Seas create many different habitats like coral reefs, shallow waters, and deep trenches. These habitats support tiny plankton, colorful fish, and big predators, making seas a big home for life.

Marginal Sea: A sea that is partially enclosed by land or islands, with a limited connection to the open ocean.
Pelagic Zone: The open ocean waters away from the coast and the sea floor, comprising the largest habitat on Earth.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): A maritime zone extending 200 nautical miles from a country's coast, granting it rights to resources within that area.