chukchi sea

Thân thiện

The research vessel sails through the icy waters of the Chukchi Sea.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean: The Chukchi Sea is a body of water located north of the Bering Strait, bounded by Alaska to the east and the Chukchi Peninsula of Russia to the west.

Usage

• The word "Chukchi Sea" is used as a proper noun to name a specific geographical feature. It is typically used in geographical, environmental, and scientific contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Chukchi Sea is known for its rich marine life, including walruses and bowhead whales.
  • Oil exploration in the Chukchi Sea is a topic of environmental concern.
  • The research vessel sailed into the Chukchi Sea to study sea ice patterns.

Advanced Usage

• "The Chukchi Sea shelf": Refers to the shallow, submerged continental shelf region of this sea.
  • The Chukchi Sea shelf is an important habitat for bottom-dwelling organisms.

Variants and Related Words

• Chukchi (Proper noun): Refers to the indigenous people of the Chukchi Peninsula or the peninsula itself.
  • The Chukchi have a long history of hunting and fishing in the region.

Synonyms

• Arctic sea (General term): While not a direct synonym, the Chukchi Sea is one of several seas within the Arctic Ocean.

Học thuật

Noun

1. part of the Arctic Ocean just to the north of the Bering Strait

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