Question

the oceans of the world are all connected, but humans have divided them into different bodies of water and given them names. the atlantic, pacific, indian, and arctic oceans are to be the four oceans that everyone accepted. in 2000, the government suggested a new ocean: the southern ocean. the southern ocean would be the water that extends from antarctica to the line of 60 degrees south latitude. most countries now recognize the southern ocean as the world’s fifth ocean. the southern ocean has currents that are different from the pacific and atlantic. these currents also create a unique ecosystem. the southern ocean is home to many species of whales and seals. sometimes, it’s frozen. which of the following was true before the year 2000? a the southern ocean was very similar to the atlantic ocean and very different from the pacific ocean. b all of the world’s oceans were closer together. c many people didn’t consider the water south of the 60 - degree south line of latitude to be a separate ocean. d most people incorrectly believed that whales and seals only lived in the north atlantic and pacific oceans.

Explanation:

The text states that in 2000, the government suggested the Southern Ocean, which extends from Antarctica to 60 - degrees south latitude, and most countries now recognize it as the fifth ocean. Before 2000, it was not widely recognized as a separate ocean.

Answer:

C. Many people didn't consider the water south of the 60 - degree south line of latitude to be a separate ocean.