The Five Oceans
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From the huge Pacific to the icy Arctic — a quick tour of the five oceans.
Geography
1Read the text Tap a sentence to hear it. Select a word to save it.
Earth has five big oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic.
The Pacific Ocean is the biggest and the deepest ocean in the world.
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean. It is also the coldest, near the North Pole.
Ocean water is salty, not like the water we drink at home.
Oceans are home to many animals, like whales, dolphins, fish and sharks.
2Check your understanding Tap the best answer.
1. How many oceans are there?
2. Which ocean is the biggest and deepest?
3. Which ocean is the smallest and coldest?
4. What kind of water is in the ocean?
3Talk about it With a partner or your tutor.
- Have you ever seen the ocean? What was it like?
- What is your favorite ocean animal?
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