4.7 Oceans SOL

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What is an ocean food chain?

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An ocean food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in the ocean. It starts with producers like phytoplankton and moves up to various levels of consumers.

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What is the correct order of an ocean food chain?

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One-celled life, shrimp-like creatures, small fish, Tuna, Shark.

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Which ocean feature has the most sunlight and life?

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The Continental Shelf has the most sunlight and the most amount of life.

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What effect does the moon's gravity have on the ocean?

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The moon's gravity affects ocean tides, causing them to rise and fall.

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What is the Continental Rise?

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The Continental Rise is the underwater feature that connects the continental slope to the deep ocean floor.

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What is the Continental Slope?

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The Continental Slope is the steeply sloping area between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

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What is the Abyssal Plain?

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The Abyssal Plain is a flat, deep area of the ocean floor, usually found at depths of 3,000 to 6,000 meters.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in the ocean?

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Phytoplankton are tiny plants that produce oxygen and serve as the base of the ocean food chain.

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What is a seamount?

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A seamount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity, often rich in marine life.