The Atlantic Ocean

 

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Lighthouses of the U.S. Atlantic Coast

The Atlantic is a lot of things. It's a home to many animals and plants underwater. It is a great vacation spot for thousands of people. It is a study site for oceanographers. And in this report, I will answer some of your questions about the Atlantic Ocean. and here it is:

How big is the Atlantic Ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean is very large in a lot of ways. It is the second largest ocean in the world. It is 82,362,000 sq km. It covers 1/3 of the world.

What continents does the Atlantic border?

The Atlantic Ocean borders lots of continents. Four to be correct. Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, including, Central America, Iceland, and Greenland.

Why do so many people visit the Atlantic for vacation?

The Atlantic Ocean is a great vacation spot. I go there every summer. People love to surf, boogie board, play volleyball, and play running bases. Plus, its a great place to scuba dive.

What are the worst things that have happened on the Atlantic?

Many bad things have happened on the Atlantic Ocean. But one of the worst ships to crash was theTitanic. After hitting an iceberg, it sank within two hours. The Atlantic has also sent ships off course with its strong winds.

What good things can happen on the Atlantic?

Lots of good things can happen on the Atlantic Ocean. Lots of surfing can go on in that ocean, and boggie boarding. It is also a good place to swim in.

Now I have answered some of your questions of the Atlantic Ocean. I had a good time researching and writing this report. We can learn a lot about the Atlantic Ocean.

-Matthew Clemente

Hallett Cove South Primary School

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Kamo Elementary School

Central Elementary School

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