Oceanography Unit Review Flashcardizz

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What is the flat featureless bottom part of the ocean floor called?

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Abyssal plain

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What causes deep ocean currents?

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Density differences caused by temperature and salinity

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

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Crest

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What causes the wind on Earth?

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Uneven heating from the sun

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What do we call the periodic rise and fall of the ocean level that occurs on the shore twice daily?

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Tides

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What is the continental shelf?

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The underwater landmass that extends from a continent, where the sea is relatively shallow.

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What is the continental slope?

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The steep slope between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

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What is the continental rise?

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The area of the ocean floor that rises gently from the continental slope to the abyssal plain.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salts in water, usually expressed in parts per thousand.