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Oceans Of The World
Most of the world is covered by vast seas called 'oceans'.

Oceans Of The World

The world’s oceans are huge, deep water spaces that cover most of our planet. This quiz helps you explore their names, creatures, and why oceans matter to us.

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Fascinating Fact:

Oceans help to make our weather and give homes to many sea creatures.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that oceans are the largest bodies of salt water on Earth. They surround the continents, affect our weather, and provide habitats for countless living things.

Key Terms

  • Ocean: A very large area of salty water that covers much of the Earth.
  • Continent: One of the big areas of land, such as Africa or Europe, that sit within the oceans.
  • Coast: The place where the land meets the sea or ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the names of the world’s oceans?

The five main oceans are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. Together, they cover most of our planet’s surface.

Why are oceans important for people and animals?

Oceans are important because they provide food, jobs, and transport for people, and they give many animals safe places to live, feed, and raise their young.

How can I remember where the oceans are on a map?

To remember, look for the large blue areas around the continents. You can learn a simple list of their names and practise pointing to each ocean on a world map.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Which ocean goes all the way to the North Pole?
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
Southern
A lot of the Arctic Ocean is frozen. It is very cold
2 .
Which ocean lies south of India and east of Africa?
Indian
Atlantic
Southern
Arctic
The Indian Ocean gets its name from the country of India
3 .
What is most of the Earth covered by?
Land
Water
Forest
Fields
There is more water than land in the world
4 .
What is a really big sea called?
Lake
Ocean
Pond
Tarn
Can you name all 5 oceans?
5 .
Which is the most southerly ocean?
Arctic
Indian
Atlantic
Southern
The Southern Ocean is south of Australia. It surrounds the continent of Antarctica
6 .
Which big sea lies between Europe and Africa?
Caribbean Sea
North Sea
South China Sea
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea starts at Gibraltar and ends at Israel
7 .
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
Atlantic
Arctic
Indian
Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is vast. It stretches all the way from America to Japan
8 .
Which ocean lies between Europe and North America?
Pacific
Atlantic
Southern
Indian
The Atlantic is off the west coast of the British Isles
9 .
Which big sea lies between North and South America?
North Sea
South China Sea
Caribbean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
There are lots of islands in the Caribbean, such as Jamaica and Barbados
10 .
John sets sail in a boat from the British Isles. He sails due west. Which ocean does he cross?
Atlantic
Arctic
Indian
Southern
If he sails all the way across, John will land in Canada
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Oceans of the world

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)
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