History · Geographical Explorations
Why did the explorer Ferdinand Magellan name the ocean 'The Pacific' (El Mar Pacífico)?
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- 1Because the waters appeared very calm and peaceful compared to the Atlantic✓
- 2Because he believed it was the smallest ocean on Earth
- 3Because its waters were extremely deep and dark
- 4Because it was surrounded by high mountain ranges
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Because the waters appeared very calm and peaceful compared to the Atlantic
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