Formed duringthe JurassicPeriodapproximately150 millionyears ago.Tides arelimitedbecause it isalmostlandlockedone of the mostpolitically importantbodies of waterbecause it's betweencontinents andimportant ports andwaterways such asthe Suez CanalOne of the firstbodies of watermentioned in theTorah and used asa boundary for thepeople of IsraelDuring blooms ofalgae (Trichodesmiumerythreaum) on thesurface, the waterappears reddish brownThe second-largest ocean onEarth, accountingfor one fifth of theEarth's surfaceand 29% of theEarth's water.Diamonddepositshave beenlocated hereThirdlargestoceanThe siteof thebaptism ofJesusKnown for its mineraldeposits, the mostcommon of which areevaporite, petroleumdeposits, Sulphur,and phosphates.TheTitanicsunk inthis oceanThere are nopeople native toAntarctica but thisocean doescontain severalresearch stationsIsrael’s largestsource of freshdrinking water,supplying aboutone-third of thenation’s annualwater requirement.Evaporation greatlyexceeds precipitation andriver runoff, making it verysaltyTorah tells us that G-d turned an oasis intoa barren desert,because of the sinsof the civilizationSodom. The JordanRiver eventually filledthe basinIt is the world’sonly Ocean withasymmetric andsemi-annuallyreversing surfacecirculations.Inlet inthe IndianOceanThe deepestocean. Containsthe MarianaTrench, thedeepest point inthe oceanConnects tothe AtlanticOcean via thenarrow Straitof GibraltarMarine Pollutionhas increasedby over 100times in thisocean over thepast 40 years.water and mudcontain beneficialminerals used tomake manyskincare productsContains an oildeposit thataccounts for40% of worldproductionGets its namefrom Greekmythology,specificallyfrom the TitanAtlasDividesthe WestBank andJordanClimatechange ismaking iteasier totravel throughDerives itsname from theGreek word'arktos' whichmeans 'bear'.Containsmore than25,000 islandsHome to 44shark varieties- 20% areexclusive tothis seaHas manyimportant portsand harborsthat handle themajority of theworld’s cargoMentioned in theTorah as crossedby Joshua, aswell as asignificant borderand source of lifeThe Equatordivides it intothe North ___Ocean and theSouth ___Ocean.almostcompletelycircled by NorthAmerica, Eurasia,and GreenlandLowest riverin the world,ending at430 m belowsea levelDifferent to theother oceansbecause itrotates water,key to oceancirculationThe fourthlargestoceanLowestoxygencontent ofthe oceansThe world’ssmallestocean at 5.4millionsquare milesSalinity of34.2% - sosalty thatnothing canlive in itWorld’snorthernmosttropical seaDivided into theAmerasianbasin and theEurasian basinby LomonosovRidgeContainsmore than75,000volcanoes.Located inthe NegevDesert insouthernIsraelCyprus andMalta are itsonlyindependentisland nationsVast reserves ofnatural gas and oil,iron ore, nickel,copper, zincphosphates, preciousmetals, gemstonesand diamondsThe seaMosespartedtheworld’sshallowestoceanContainshugeicebergsalmost allyearBelieved tobe whereJesuswalked onwater.Generallyagreed to beboth the firstocean crossedby ship and byplane.Limited sealife due tohigh watertemperaturesAncient Egyptiansused the saltywater to improvetheir health, skin,and even formummificationMore than800,000people visiteach yearSomebelieve thisis whereMiriam’s wellwas seenlowest placein the world,430 m belowsea levelConnects to theBlack Sea throughthe Dardanelles,the Sea ofMarmara, and thestrait of theBosporusover 700varieties of fishand almost 10per cent of theworld’s marinespeciesHome to manycreatures that areonly found in thisenvironment,including polarbearsThe seatemperature isquite constantthroughout theyear and is only28.4 degreesFahrenheit.Home to thelargestinvertebrateon earth, thecolossal squidIts namemeanspeacefulAround1240miles ofcoral reefThe largestenclosedsea in theworldContains asubmergedcontinent -KerguelenPlateauThe largestfreshwater lake inIsrael — 64square miles,nearly the size ofWashington, D.C.Highevaporationrate and lowprecipitationleading it to bevery saltyThe Red Sea isa sea inlet ofthe IndianOcean, lyingbetween Africaand AsiaThe UnitedStates is lessthan onesixth the sizeof this oceanThe largestocean on theplanet. It coversmore than 30%of the earth’ssurface.Firstexplored byBartolomeoDiaz in 1487Moses toldIsraelites whenthey cross thisriver, they willbe in thepromised landReferred to byIsraelis as the“Kinneret,” which isHebrew for “violin,”considered to be theshape resembled bythe lake.ThesaltiestoceanJonah gotthrown inhereLocated innortheasternIsrael, near theborders withJordan andSyria.Starts on the slopesof Mount Hermon, onthe border ofLebanon and Syria,goes through the Seaof Galilee, and endsat the Dead SeaShrinks by oneinch everyyear due to themovement oftectonic plates.Home tothe Great BarrierReef, the largestin the worldstretching morethan 1,429 miles.Formed duringthe JurassicPeriodapproximately150 millionyears ago.Tides arelimitedbecause it isalmostlandlockedone of the mostpolitically importantbodies of waterbecause it's betweencontinents andimportant ports andwaterways such asthe Suez CanalOne of the firstbodies of watermentioned in theTorah and used asa boundary for thepeople of IsraelDuring blooms ofalgae (Trichodesmiumerythreaum) on thesurface, the waterappears reddish brownThe second-largest ocean onEarth, accountingfor one fifth of theEarth's surfaceand 29% of theEarth's water.Diamonddepositshave beenlocated hereThirdlargestoceanThe siteof thebaptism ofJesusKnown for its mineraldeposits, the mostcommon of which areevaporite, petroleumdeposits, Sulphur,and phosphates.TheTitanicsunk inthis oceanThere are nopeople native toAntarctica but thisocean doescontain severalresearch stationsIsrael’s largestsource of freshdrinking water,supplying aboutone-third of thenation’s annualwater requirement.Evaporation greatlyexceeds precipitation andriver runoff, making it verysaltyTorah tells us that G-d turned an oasis intoa barren desert,because of the sinsof the civilizationSodom. The JordanRiver eventually filledthe basinIt is the world’sonly Ocean withasymmetric andsemi-annuallyreversing surfacecirculations.Inlet inthe IndianOceanThe deepestocean. Containsthe MarianaTrench, thedeepest point inthe oceanConnects tothe AtlanticOcean via thenarrow Straitof GibraltarMarine Pollutionhas increasedby over 100times in thisocean over thepast 40 years.water and mudcontain beneficialminerals used tomake manyskincare productsContains an oildeposit thataccounts for40% of worldproductionGets its namefrom Greekmythology,specificallyfrom the TitanAtlasDividesthe WestBank andJordanClimatechange ismaking iteasier totravel throughDerives itsname from theGreek word'arktos' whichmeans 'bear'.Containsmore than25,000 islandsHome to 44shark varieties- 20% areexclusive tothis seaHas manyimportant portsand harborsthat handle themajority of theworld’s cargoMentioned in theTorah as crossedby Joshua, aswell as asignificant borderand source of lifeThe Equatordivides it intothe North ___Ocean and theSouth ___Ocean.almostcompletelycircled by NorthAmerica, Eurasia,and GreenlandLowest riverin the world,ending at430 m belowsea levelDifferent to theother oceansbecause itrotates water,key to oceancirculationThe fourthlargestoceanLowestoxygencontent ofthe oceansThe world’ssmallestocean at 5.4millionsquare milesSalinity of34.2% - sosalty thatnothing canlive in itWorld’snorthernmosttropical seaDivided into theAmerasianbasin and theEurasian basinby LomonosovRidgeContainsmore than75,000volcanoes.Located inthe NegevDesert insouthernIsraelCyprus andMalta are itsonlyindependentisland nationsVast reserves ofnatural gas and oil,iron ore, nickel,copper, zincphosphates, preciousmetals, gemstonesand diamondsThe seaMosespartedtheworld’sshallowestoceanContainshugeicebergsalmost allyearBelieved tobe whereJesuswalked onwater.Generallyagreed to beboth the firstocean crossedby ship and byplane.Limited sealife due tohigh watertemperaturesAncient Egyptiansused the saltywater to improvetheir health, skin,and even formummificationMore than800,000people visiteach yearSomebelieve thisis whereMiriam’s wellwas seenlowest placein the world,430 m belowsea levelConnects to theBlack Sea throughthe Dardanelles,the Sea ofMarmara, and thestrait of theBosporusover 700varieties of fishand almost 10per cent of theworld’s marinespeciesHome to manycreatures that areonly found in thisenvironment,including polarbearsThe seatemperature isquite constantthroughout theyear and is only28.4 degreesFahrenheit.Home to thelargestinvertebrateon earth, thecolossal squidIts namemeanspeacefulAround1240miles ofcoral reefThe largestenclosedsea in theworldContains asubmergedcontinent -KerguelenPlateauThe largestfreshwater lake inIsrael — 64square miles,nearly the size ofWashington, D.C.Highevaporationrate and lowprecipitationleading it to bevery saltyThe Red Sea isa sea inlet ofthe IndianOcean, lyingbetween Africaand AsiaThe UnitedStates is lessthan onesixth the sizeof this oceanThe largestocean on theplanet. It coversmore than 30%of the earth’ssurface.Firstexplored byBartolomeoDiaz in 1487Moses toldIsraelites whenthey cross thisriver, they willbe in thepromised landReferred to byIsraelis as the“Kinneret,” which isHebrew for “violin,”considered to be theshape resembled bythe lake.ThesaltiestoceanJonah gotthrown inhereLocated innortheasternIsrael, near theborders withJordan andSyria.Starts on the slopesof Mount Hermon, onthe border ofLebanon and Syria,goes through the Seaof Galilee, and endsat the Dead SeaShrinks by oneinch everyyear due to themovement oftectonic plates.Home tothe Great BarrierReef, the largestin the worldstretching morethan 1,429 miles.

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(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Formed during the Jurassic Period approximately 150 million years ago.
  2. Tides are limited because it is almost landlocked
  3. one of the most politically important bodies of water because it's between continents and important ports and waterways such as the Suez Canal
  4. One of the first bodies of water mentioned in the Torah and used as a boundary for the people of Israel
  5. During blooms of algae (Trichodesmium erythreaum) on the surface, the water appears reddish brown
  6. The second-largest ocean on Earth, accounting for one fifth of the Earth's surface and 29% of the Earth's water.
  7. Diamond deposits have been located here
  8. Third largest ocean
  9. The site of the baptism of Jesus
  10. Known for its mineral deposits, the most common of which are evaporite, petroleum deposits, Sulphur, and phosphates.
  11. The Titanic sunk in this ocean
  12. There are no people native to Antarctica but this ocean does contain several research stations
  13. Israel’s largest source of fresh drinking water, supplying about one-third of the nation’s annual water requirement.
  14. Evaporation greatly exceeds precipitation and river runoff, making it very salty
  15. Torah tells us that G-d turned an oasis into a barren desert, because of the sins of the civilization Sodom. The Jordan River eventually filled the basin
  16. It is the world’s only Ocean with asymmetric and semi-annually reversing surface circulations.
  17. Inlet in the Indian Ocean
  18. The deepest ocean. Contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the ocean
  19. Connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the narrow Strait of Gibraltar
  20. Marine Pollution has increased by over 100 times in this ocean over the past 40 years.
  21. water and mud contain beneficial minerals used to make many skincare products
  22. Contains an oil deposit that accounts for 40% of world production
  23. Gets its name from Greek mythology, specifically from the Titan Atlas
  24. Divides the West Bank and Jordan
  25. Climate change is making it easier to travel through
  26. Derives its name from the Greek word 'arktos' which means 'bear'.
  27. Contains more than 25,000 islands
  28. Home to 44 shark varieties - 20% are exclusive to this sea
  29. Has many important ports and harbors that handle the majority of the world’s cargo
  30. Mentioned in the Torah as crossed by Joshua, as well as a significant border and source of life
  31. The Equator divides it into the North ___ Ocean and the South ___ Ocean.
  32. almost completely circled by North America, Eurasia, and Greenland
  33. Lowest river in the world, ending at 430 m below sea level
  34. Different to the other oceans because it rotates water, key to ocean circulation
  35. The fourth largest ocean
  36. Lowest oxygen content of the oceans
  37. The world’s smallest ocean at 5.4 million square miles
  38. Salinity of 34.2% - so salty that nothing can live in it
  39. World’s northernmost tropical sea
  40. Divided into the Amerasian basin and the Eurasian basin by Lomonosov Ridge
  41. Contains more than 75,000 volcanoes.
  42. Located in the Negev Desert in southern Israel
  43. Cyprus and Malta are its only independent island nations
  44. Vast reserves of natural gas and oil, iron ore, nickel, copper, zinc phosphates, precious metals, gemstones and diamonds
  45. The sea Moses parted
  46. the world’s shallowest ocean
  47. Contains huge icebergs almost all year
  48. Believed to be where Jesus walked on water.
  49. Generally agreed to be both the first ocean crossed by ship and by plane.
  50. Limited sea life due to high water temperatures
  51. Ancient Egyptians used the salty water to improve their health, skin, and even for mummification
  52. More than 800,000 people visit each year
  53. Some believe this is where Miriam’s well was seen
  54. lowest place in the world, 430 m below sea level
  55. Connects to the Black Sea through the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Bosporus
  56. over 700 varieties of fish and almost 10 per cent of the world’s marine species
  57. Home to many creatures that are only found in this environment, including polar bears
  58. The sea temperature is quite constant throughout the year and is only 28.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
  59. Home to the largest invertebrate on earth, the colossal squid
  60. Its name means peaceful
  61. Around 1240 miles of coral reef
  62. The largest enclosed sea in the world
  63. Contains a submerged continent - Kerguelen Plateau
  64. The largest freshwater lake in Israel — 64 square miles, nearly the size of Washington, D.C.
  65. High evaporation rate and low precipitation leading it to be very salty
  66. The Red Sea is a sea inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia
  67. The United States is less than one sixth the size of this ocean
  68. The largest ocean on the planet. It covers more than 30% of the earth’s surface.
  69. First explored by Bartolomeo Diaz in 1487
  70. Moses told Israelites when they cross this river, they will be in the promised land
  71. Referred to by Israelis as the “Kinneret,” which is Hebrew for “violin,” considered to be the shape resembled by the lake.
  72. The saltiest ocean
  73. Jonah got thrown in here
  74. Located in northeastern Israel, near the borders with Jordan and Syria.
  75. Starts on the slopes of Mount Hermon, on the border of Lebanon and Syria, goes through the Sea of Galilee, and ends at the Dead Sea
  76. Shrinks by one inch every year due to the movement of tectonic plates.
  77. Home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest in the world stretching more than 1,429 miles.