Multiple choice

Which of the major oceans was founded last?

  1. Arctic

  2. Pacific

  3. Atlantic

  4. Southern
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean) was officially recognized as the fifth major ocean by the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000. The other four oceans (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic) have been established and recognized in geography for much longer.

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