Oceans and Topography

Front

Which source of freshwater is not easily available for human use? Options: oceans, freshwater lakes, rivers, icecaps/glaciers

Back

icecaps/glaciers

Front

Approximately what percent of the Earth is covered by water?

Back

71%

Front

The amount of dissolved solids present in the water

Back

salinity

Front

Most of the Earth's water is in

Back

salty oceans

Front

Most of the Fresh water on Earth is

Back

frozen

Front

What happens to pressure as you go deeper into the ocean?

Back

increases

Front

Seawater is typically denser than freshwater due to seawater’s —

Back

Higher salinity

Front

Why is the ice shelf floating?

Back

The ice is less dense than the ocean water.

Front

When you are building a sand castle on the beach, what feature are you standing on?

Back

continental shelf

Front

What is letter C pointing to? Options: abyssal plain, seamount, mid-ocean ridge, continental shelf

Back

abyssal plain