FEATURES OF THE SEA.pptx(island,strait,bay,gulf,isthmus,)

sea definition with its features

1. FEATURES OF THE SEA SEA The sea is a vast body of saltwater that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. It plays a crucial role in regulating the climate, supporting marine ecosystems, and providing resources for human activities like fishing, transportation, and recreation. The sea is characterized by its waves, currents, and diverse life forms, from microscopic plankton to massive whales. Its depths and mysteries continue to captivate explorers and scientists alike.

2. FEATURES Island Peninsula Bay Gulf Isthmus Strait

3. island A PIECE OF LAND SURROUNDED COMPLETELY BY WATER AND LAND IS NOT ATTACHED ON ANY SIDES.IT IS A ISOLATED PART OF A LAND . IT CAN BE OF TWO TYPES; 1)CONTINENTAL 2)OCEANIC ISLAND

4. PENINSULA IT IS A PIECE OF LAND SURROUNDED BY WATER ON THREE SIDES,ATTACHED TO A LARGE LANDFORM ON ONE SIDE.IT IS NOT AN ISOLATED PART OF LAND ITS TYPES INCLUDE 1)HEADLANDS 2)CAPE 3)PROMONTORY 4)BILL This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA PENINSULA

5. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA BAY IT IS A WATER BODY THAT IS PARTIALLY SUROUNDED BY THE LAND AND HAS A BROADER MOUTH.IT IS FORMED DUE TO CONTINENTAL DRIFT E.G. BAY OF BENGAL,HUDSON BAY SAN FRANCISCO BAY ETC

6. GULF IT IS A WATER BODY THAT PENTRATES THE LAND AND IS LARGELY SURROUNDED BY IT.IT HAS A NARROW MOUTH AND IS ENERALLY CONNECTED TO THE OCEAN COMMON EXAMPLES; 1)PERSIAN GULF 2)GULF OF MEXICO 3)GULF OF ADEN

7. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND ISTHMUS IT IS A NATURALLY CREATED NARROW STRIP OF LAND CONNECTING TWO LAND MASSES AND SEPERATING TWO WATER BODIES. SOME EXAMPLE ARE; 1)PANAMA ISTHMUS 2)SUEZ ISTHMUS

8. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA STRAIT IT IS A NARROW STRIP OF WATERBODY JOINING TWO LARGE WATERBODIES. FOR EXAMPLE; 1)STRAIT OF GILBRALTAR 2)STRAIT OF HURMUZ )STRAIT OF MALACCA

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