Answer:
Magellan called the ocean Pacífico (or "Pacific" meaning, "peaceful") because, after sailing through the stormy seas off Cape Horn, the expedition found calm waters. The ocean was often called the Sea of Magellan in his honor until the eighteenth century.
Water volume: 710,000,000 km3 (170,000,000 ...
Surface area: 165,250,000 km2 (63,800,000 sq mi)
Explanation:
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Answer:
Question 1 is B, because A, C, and D are all rules of a topographical map.
Question 2 is A, the Pacific coast.
Question 3 is B.
Explanation:
Oceanography but the study of ocean creatures is Marine Biology
Answer: sinking or rising
Explanation:
This band of bright clouds in the equatorial region is an indication of sinking or rising air. The band generally marks the locations where surface winds in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres blowing towards the equator meet. Called the ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone), the band of cloudiness is characterized by the bright clouds indicating intense thunderstorm activity and by high rainfall rates. It roughly parallels the equator around the globe.