The Five Oceans
From the huge Pacific to the icy Arctic — a quick tour of the five oceans.
Earth has five big oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic.
The Pacific Ocean is the biggest and the deepest ocean in the world.
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean. It is also the coldest, near the North Pole.
Ocean water is salty, not like the water we drink at home.
Oceans are home to many animals, like whales, dolphins, fish and sharks.
Check your understanding
1. How many oceans are there?
2. Which ocean is the biggest and deepest?
3. Which ocean is the smallest and coldest?
4. What kind of water is in the ocean?
Talk about it
- Have you ever seen the ocean? What was it like?
- What is your favorite ocean animal?
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