24 Best Ocean Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the difference between Ocean and Sea?

Yashu Dhiman, Content Writer
Answered: Oct 09, 2019

Ocean and Sea are the largest bodies of water know the landmass. As thought by geography, a sea is not as big as an ocean. As a matter of fact, an ocean is a combination of seawater bodies. Even...Read More

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What is the difference between Ocean and Bay?

E. Austin
Answered: Aug 30, 2019

Oceans and bays are enormous bodies of water. Oceans are the most substantial water bodies on the globe; however, a bay is a form of water area that is bordered by land. Generally, a bay is a...Read More

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What is the relationship between the age of the rocks on the the ocean floor and their distance from the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

John Adney
Answered: May 09, 2017

The older rocks are farther away from the mid ocean ridge

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What is sea-floor spreading?

D.Jessica
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

Seafloor spreading is a process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then gradually moves away from the ridge. Seafloor spreading helps...Read More

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Where is the Ring of Fire located?

Islas
Answered: Sep 13, 2017

To answer this question, we have to be really specific as to where the Ring of Fire is located at. The Ring of Fire surrounds the Pacific Ocean and it stretches from New Zealand, Asia, Aleutian...Read More

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What is the difference between Indian Ocean And Arabian Sea?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 28, 2020

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean; it separates India from Africa. The Indian Ocean is the warmest of all the ocean and also the youngest of all oceans. It is bounded by different...Read More

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Which is the most level place on Earth?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

Mount Everest.
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What is the difference between East Coast and West Coast?

E. Good
Answered: May 30, 2019

The East Coast refers to the easternmost states which stretch from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to Canada in the north. The East coast is also known as the Eastern Seaboard. About 36 percent of...Read More

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What is the Cromwell Current?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 21, 2024

A particular type of pacific ocean under current that acts like a river flowing under the sea surface-the cromwell current (also called pacific equatorial undercurrent or just equatorial...Read More

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What is a storm surge?

A. Ameli
Answered: Aug 30, 2017

A storm surge is similar to a tsunami , wherein a large wave crashes onto the shore. Sometimes, a storm surge is caused by other tropical storms such ashurricanes and strong winds. Due to the low...Read More

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What is the difference between Ocean and Gulf?

Charlie Rogers, Manager
Answered: May 19, 2020

Although both Ocean and gulf are large water bodies, there are some differences between the two. The ocean is a larger water body compared to the gulf, and it does not have specific boundaries....Read More

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What is the difference between Arctic and Antarctic?

S. Barnes, Chauffeur
Answered: Apr 14, 2020

The Arctic and the Antarctic are considered to be the coldest regions of the world. A major difference that is very obvious is the difference in their geographical location; there are some other...Read More

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What is the difference between Oysters and Clams?

M. Porter, Senior Executive
Answered: Mar 30, 2020

Oysters and clams belong to the mollusk class and are eaten everywhere around the world; however, there have many differences. After the first stages of life, the oyster becomes attached to the...Read More

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What is the difference between Ocean kayaks and River Kayaks?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Mar 17, 2020

Ocean kayaks are produced of more rigid materials than river kayaks, such as carbon Kevlar, rotomolded polyethylene, or fiberglass. River kayaking is a more traditional form of kayaking. It is more...Read More

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