Ocean Topography Review

Front

What letter symbolizes a continental shelf?

Back

F

Front

A trench is _______________

Back

deep and cold

Front

What is a deep, underwater valley or canyon on the ocean floor?

Back

trench

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

How much of the Earth is covered in water?

Back

70-71%

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

Back

97%

Front

What is the term for the underwater landmass that extends from a continent?

Back

continental shelf

Front

What is the area where the ocean floor drops steeply called?

Back

continental slope

Front

What is the term for a large underwater mountain?

Back

seamount

Front

What is the name of the deepest parts of the ocean?

Back

trenches

Front

What is the process by which ocean water becomes saltier?

Back

evaporation