Oceanic/Continental Landforms

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What is a trench in the ocean?

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A trench is a canyon with steep sides and deep, narrow valleys in the ocean floor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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The Mid-Ocean Ridge is a central ridge that divides the ocean floor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the continental slope?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is an ocean basin?

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An ocean basin is a large, flat area of the ocean floor.

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What is a rift zone?

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A rift zone is a narrow valley in the center of the highest part of the mid-ocean ridge.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a seamount?

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A seamount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.

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What is a volcanic island?

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A volcanic island is an island formed by volcanic eruptions.

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What is the continental shelf?

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The continental shelf is the area of the seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow.

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What are oceanic landforms?

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Oceanic landforms are features found on the ocean floor, such as trenches, ridges, and seamounts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are continental landforms?

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Continental landforms are features found on land, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.