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Important Facts About The Atlantic Ocean

Did you know that the name of Atlantic Ocean was derived from the Greek Mythology? Actually it is and the word means “ The Sea of Atlas”.

Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world next to the Pacific Ocean; covering ultimately a fifth of the surface of the world. However, compared to the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean has the largest drainage system among all the other oceans present on Earth. Due to the fact that the Atlantic Ocean covers a very wide area; it is definitely observed that climate within the coverage of this ocean varies greatly. This condition is one factor that influences the temperature and climate within the surrounding land areas. The ocean currents within the Atlantic Ocean modifies the climate by means of moving warm and cold water to the other regions. This is the primary rationale why the Atlantic Ocean is defined as a contributor in climatic control.

Other Basic Facts about the Atlantic Ocean

Did you know that....

• Atlantic Ocean has an average depth of roughly 11,000 feet?
• The medieval monks have already taken account and recorded Atlantic tides as early as 600 AD?
• In 1927 Charles Lindbergh took the first non-stop transatlantic journey on an airplane by himself alone?