Explain why the Pacific Ocean became the busiest (most vital) ocean in the world.

Magellan called the ocean Pacífico (or "Pacific" meaning, "peaceful") because, after sailing through the stormy seas off Cape Horn, the expedition found calm waters. The ocean was often called the Sea of Magellan in his honor until the eighteenth century.

Water volume: 710,000,000 km3 (170,000,000 ...

Surface area: 165,250,000 km2 (63,800,000 sq mi)

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the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.