Ocean
Ocean
Ocean (pronunciation: /ˈoʊʃən/) is a vast body of saltwater that covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. The term originates from the Greek word 'Okeanos', which was a mythological figure believed to be the divine personification of the sea.
Etymology
The term 'Ocean' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'Ὠκεανός' (Okeanós), which was a significant figure in Greek mythology. Okeanós was believed to be the world-ocean, a massive river encircling the world.
Related Terms
- Sea: A smaller body of saltwater partially enclosed by land.
- Marine: Pertaining to the sea or ocean, often used in relation to organisms that live in the ocean.
- Oceanography: The scientific study of the ocean and its phenomena.
- Oceanic Plate: A tectonic plate located at the ocean floor.
- Salinity: The measure of all the salts dissolved in water, usually expressed in parts per thousand.
- Tide: The periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon.
- Current: A body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ocean
- Wikipedia's article - Ocean
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