Oceans Chap 4 Review

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Where are submarine canyons likely found?

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Submarine canyons are typically found between the continental shelf and slope.

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What is the Continental Shelf?

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The Continental Shelf is a gently sloping extension of land that borders a continent.

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What is a turbidity current?

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A turbidity current is a quickly moving undersea current that carries sediment offshore.

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What are guyots?

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Guyots are flat-topped seamounts that rise from the ocean floor.

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What characterizes a passive continental margin?

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A passive continental margin is characterized by infrequent earthquakes and volcanoes.

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What is the difference between a seamount and a guyot?

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A seamount is a submerged mountain rising from the ocean floor, while a guyot is a flat-topped seamount.

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What is the significance of the continental slope?

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The continental slope is the steeply sloping area that connects the continental shelf to the deep ocean floor.

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What are abyssal hills?

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Abyssal hills are small, rolling hills on the ocean floor, typically found in the abyssal plain.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

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What are the characteristics of oceanic ridges?

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Oceanic ridges are underwater mountain ranges formed by plate tectonics, characterized by volcanic activity.