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The North Atlantic By: Sebastian Hill and Rodrigo Mares Where is the North Atlantic ocean located The North Atlantic is a large body of saltwater located from North America to Europe and northern Africa , with Greenland serving as its northernmost point and the Equator as its southernmost point. Size and Major Currents The North Atlantic measures in at 41.08 mi2 in area, and an average depth of 3,380 meters (Aprox. 5 miles). The North Atlantic current is the dominant current of the north atlantic. It is a warm water current that flows clockwise Climate The North Atlantic is what is known as a temperate sea. That is, it is not tropical like the Caribbean, nor is it polar, like the arctic ocean. Because it lies somewhere between these two extremes in temperature, the North Atlantic has a strange mixture of different types of creatures. Organisms There are many different forms of life within the north atlantic. It varies from tuna, cod,salmon, and marlin to sea lions, sharks, rays, and sea turtles. . Land Forms There are many land forms both above water and below. Some notable features are the Puerto Rico Trench (Which at 8,648m is the deepest point of the Atlantic), The Azores Islands, and The Reefs of Florida. Trade and Tourism The north atlantic has historically been the connection between Europe,Africa, and the Americas. One he most notable being the slave triangle. Today the idea of the trade is still very much alive.The tourism stays along coasts. Fun Facts About the Atlantic Most Nasa spaceships launches occur very close to the ocean. This is due to the ship releasing rocket boosters into the Atlantic. There is an underwater mountain range in the North Atlantic Ocean called the Atlantic Ridge. It is twice as wide as the Andes Mountain range and runs approximately 10,000 miles south from Iceland. Questions 1 Where is the north atlantic ocean located? A. B. C. D. Between Europe and North America Between China and japan Between Mexico and Africa Between Alaska and Russia Question 2 What is the deepest point of the North Atlantic Ocean? A.King’s Trough B.Devil’s Hole C.Romanche Trench D. Puerto Rico Trench Question 3 What type of Animals Live in the North Atlantic Ocean? A. B. C. D. Snakes and Dogs Lions and Tigers Horses and Pigs Sea Turtles and Sea Lions