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Why is the Pacific Ocean called the Pacific Ocean?
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The Pacific Ocean is named after the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world, covering about 28% of the Earth's surface. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the five major oceans. The name Pacific comes from the Latin word "Pacificus" which means "peaceful". The Pacific Ocean is also known as the "Ring of Fire", due to its high concentration of volcanoes.