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Oct 19
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Which ocean covers more area than all of Earth's land combined?

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The answer

Pacific Ocean


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The Pacific is the largest ocean basin, covering about 63 million square miles. All of Earth's continents could fit within it. It is also the deepest ocean basin, according to NOAA.



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Sources: NOAA Ocean Service