Ocean Floor Features

Ocean Floor Features

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4th Grade

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1.

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What is the Continental Shelf?

Back

The Continental Shelf is a flat area of land located by the border of the continent that gradually extends into the water. It is the most shallow part of the ocean floor.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Continental Slope?

Back

The Continental Slope is the steeply sloping area of the ocean floor that connects the Continental Shelf to the deeper ocean floor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Continental Rise?

Back

The Continental Rise is the area of the ocean floor that gently slopes away from the Continental Slope and is made up of sediments that have accumulated.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Abyssal Plains?

Back

Abyssal Plains are flat, deep areas of the ocean floor that are found at depths of about 3,000 to 6,000 meters.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Trenches?

Back

Trenches are the deepest parts of the ocean, formed by the subduction of tectonic plates.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Gulf Stream?

Back

The Gulf Stream is a strong current of warm water that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the Continental Shelf and the Continental Slope?

Back

The Continental Shelf is shallow and flat, while the Continental Slope is steep and connects the shelf to the deeper ocean.

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