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Which ocean is the largest?
Answer
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 165 million square kilometers—an area larger than all other oceans combined. Stretching from Asia to the Americas and from the Arctic to the Antarctic, the Pacific contains more than 46% of Earth's seawater. Its size and depth make it home to diverse marine ecosystems and play a crucial role in regulating global climate and weather patterns.
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The Pacific Ocean covers more area than all of Earth's land combined and is deeper on average than other oceans.
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- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
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