Science Olympiad - Dynamic Planet

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What is an estuary?

Back

An estuary is an area where fresh water and salt water mix.

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What part of the ocean floor is the most difficult to explore due to pressure?

Back

The trench is the most difficult part of the ocean floor to explore due to high pressure.

Front

Why is seawater denser than freshwater?

Back

Seawater is typically denser than freshwater due to its higher salinity.

Front

What happens to sea levels when glacial ice caps melt?

Back

Sea levels rise when glacial ice caps melt.

Front

What causes high salinity in the Mediterranean Ocean?

Back

High salinity in the Mediterranean Ocean is caused by evaporation.

Front

Define salinity.

Back

Salinity is the measure of the amount of salt dissolved in water.

Front

What is the continental slope?

Back

The continental slope is the steeply sloping area between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

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What is a sea mount?

Back

A sea mount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.

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What is an abyssal plain?

Back

An abyssal plain is a flat, deep area of the ocean floor, typically found at depths of 3,000 to 6,000 meters.

Front

What is the significance of ocean trenches?

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Ocean trenches are significant as they are the deepest parts of the ocean and are formed by tectonic plate movements.