Ocean Floor Flashcard

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What are trenches in the context of the ocean floor?

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Underwater valleys deeper than the surrounding ocean floor.

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What is the deep, smooth, and flattest part of the ocean floor called?

Back

Abyssal Plain.

Front

Which of these is not part of a basic marine food web?

Back

Eagle.

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What is a flat area of seafloor near a coastline that extends from the continent out into the ocean?

Back

Continental Shelf.

Front

How would you best describe the abyssal plain?

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A flat, deep area of the ocean floor.

Front

What is the continental slope?

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A steep slope leading from the continental shelf to the ocean floor.

Front

What are seamounts?

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Underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between a trench and an abyssal plain?

Back

A trench is a deep underwater valley, while an abyssal plain is a flat, deep area of the ocean floor.

Front

What role do plankton play in the marine food web?

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Plankton are primary producers and serve as food for many marine animals.

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What is the significance of the continental shelf?

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It is rich in marine life and resources, providing habitat and fishing grounds.