What is an ocean?

Welcome to our first lesson on our new unit called the Oceans and Seas. Today, we will be learning about the 5 oceans on our earth and the location of them in relation to the 7 continents. We will be ordering them in size and discussing why the oceans are always in motion. Let's get started!

What is an ocean?

Welcome to our first lesson on our new unit called the Oceans and Seas. Today, we will be learning about the 5 oceans on our earth and the location of them in relation to the 7 continents. We will be ordering them in size and discussing why the oceans are always in motion. Let's get started!

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Definition of an ocean (An ocean is a huge body of salt water)
  2. Identifying the 5 oceans on a map
  3. Ordering the oceans in size

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5 Questions

Q1.
1) What is the largest ocean on earth?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Correct answer: Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Q2.
2) Which is the smallest ocean?
Correct answer: Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Q3.
3) What is the coldest ocean?
Correct answer: Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Q4.
4) Which ocean is named after a country?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Correct answer: Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Q5.
5) Which ocean surrounds 1 continent?
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Correct answer: Southern Ocean

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UnitGeography / Oceans and Seas

Geography