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Which one of the following statements is false?

A. The 5 Oceans are: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Adriatic Ocean, and
Southern Ocean
B. The gradual evolution of photosynthesis changed the atmosphere by releasing large
amounts of free oxygen.
C. The two sources of the water in the oceans was volcanic out-gassing and comet
impacts.
D. A sea is a smaller body of salt water that is partially or fully enclosed by land.

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Final answer:

The incorrect statement is A. The 5 Oceans are not Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Adriatic Ocean, and Southern Ocean.


Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is A. The statement 'The 5Oceans are: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Adriatic Ocean, and Southern Ocean' is false. The 5 Oceans are actually: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. The Adriatic Ocean is not recognized as one of the 5 primary oceans. Adriatic Sea is actually located in the Mediterranean Sea.


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