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The ________ _______ is the second largest ocean and the saltiest ocean in the world.
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Atlantic Ocean
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Why is the Atlantic Ocean considered an important ocean for commerce?
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Because it sits between the largest world businesses of the U.S. and Europe.
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_____% of the earth's surface is water.
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70%
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Name some of the fish that were once found in the Atlantic Ocean?
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1. cod
2. herring 3. tuna 4. perch |
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What other sea creatures are found in the Atlantic Ocean?
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1. clams
2. scallops 3. lobster 4. crab |
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How are the oceans rich in minerals?
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The ocean current bring the minerals from the west coast of Africa to the surface where plant life uses them.
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______ _______ and ____ _____ are large sea creatures that depend on debris to float down to them.
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Sperm whale and giant squids
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Name fish that produce their own light, deep on the ocean floor.
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1. lantern fish
2. angler fish |
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Give 5 facts about the Atlantic Ocean:
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1.Second largest ocean
2.Saltiest ocean 3.Important ocean for trade 4.Once contained the major fishing grounds 5.It borders four continents |
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Why has the fishing industry in the Atlantic declined?
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Because the waters of the Atlantic Ocean were heavily fished for so many years, the number of fish has declined. Now there are restrictions on fishing in the Atlantic.
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What is one of the main factors that determines where a fish can live?
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water temperature
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