What Is the Difference Between an Ocean and a Sea

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an ocean and a sea?

• A)An ocean is a vast body of water encompassing 70% of Earth,whereas a sea refers specifically to a large,inland,saline body of water.
• B)The term sea is used to describe the global,interconnected water body covering 70% of Earthʹs surface,whereas oceans refer to the individual basins within this global sea.
• C)Seas are generally smaller than an ocean and tend to be partially enclosed by land or large,inland,saline water bodies.
• D)There is no difference,just a different term for the same physical feature.

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Definitions:

Internal Maxillary Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the structures of the face and dura mater of the brain.

Costocervical Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the upper dorsal region of the body, originating from the subclavian artery.

Intercostal Artery

An artery that runs between the ribs, supplying blood to the chest wall and surrounding muscles.

Brachial Artery

The major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.