North Atlantic Ocean

North Atlantic Ocean

The North Atlantic Ocean (pronunciation: /nɔːrθ ætˈlæntɪk ˈoʊʃən/) is the part of the Atlantic Ocean that lies to the north of the Equator. It is the second largest of the world's oceans, and it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface.

Etymology

The term "North Atlantic Ocean" is derived from the geographical location of the ocean. "North" refers to its position relative to the Equator, "Atlantic" is derived from "Atlas", a figure in Greek mythology, and "Ocean" comes from the Greek word "Okeanos", which was the ancient name for a river believed to circle the world.

Related Terms

• Atlantic Ocean: The larger body of water that the North Atlantic Ocean is part of.
• Equator: An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that is an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
• Ocean: A large body of salt water that covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
• Sea: A smaller body of salt water that is partially enclosed by land.
• Gulf Stream: A warm ocean current in the North Atlantic Ocean.
• North Atlantic Current: A powerful warm western boundary current within the Atlantic Ocean that extends the Gulf Stream northeastward.

This WikiMD.org article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.