Oceans - 4.7

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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 main difference between ocean water and lake water?

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Ocean water has a higher salinity than lake water.

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What is the flat, deep ocean floor called?

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The flat, deep ocean floor is called the Abyssal Plain.

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What are ocean currents caused by?

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Ocean currents are caused by wind direction, differences in water temperature, and differences in salinity.

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Where do children typically swim in the ocean?

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Children typically swim in the continental shelf, which is the shallow area near the shore.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of how much salt is present in water.

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What is the continental shelf?

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The continental shelf is the underwater land that extends from the shore to the continental slope.

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What is the continental rise?

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The continental rise is the area at the base of the continental slope where sediments accumulate.

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What is the significance of ocean currents?

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Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate and distribute nutrients in the ocean.

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What role does wind play in ocean currents?

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Wind drives surface ocean currents, affecting their direction and speed.