Should we get rid of the ocean so we have more land?

Question

Should we get rid of the ocean so we have more land?

Answer 1

no u'd ruin us all

Answer 2

No - The democrats would never allow it to pass through congress.

Answer 3

lol what are you gonna do with it? drink it?

Answer 4

Where do you suggest we put it?

Answer 5

No!

Getting rid of the ocean would have a huge negative impact on the Earth.  For example, the hydrologic cycle, which is necessary for us to be able to reuse our water supply, would be disrupted.

Our coastal climates would change because the mediating effect of the ocean water would vanish.

Salt water fisherman who make a living by fishing would not have a job.

We would not have sea food.

There would be no salt water pearls.

The armed forces that use boats, carriers and submarines would be stuck with obsolete goods.

The world's food chain would be disrupted.

There are many more negative effects that I could list.

Answer 6

Okay, you're on. How? Where would we put the water?

Fact is, even if you have all the land you want, it would not do you any good if all this land is desert. And a desert it would all be if it was not for rain. And rain comes from water previously evaporated from the ocean. Take away the ocean, and you turn the whole planet into a sterile desert. Not very good for food production.