4.7 Oceans SOL

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What is an ocean food chain?

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An ocean food chain is a series of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food, starting from producers like plankton to various levels of consumers such as fish and seals.

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What is the correct order of an ocean food chain?

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Krill, Herring, Cod, Seal.

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What is a Continental Shelf?

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The Continental Shelf is the underwater land that extends from a continent, where the ocean is relatively shallow.

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What is a Continental Slope?

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The Continental Slope is the steeply sloping area that leads from the edge of the continental shelf down to the ocean floor.

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What is a Continental Rise?

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The Continental Rise is the area at the base of the continental slope where sediments accumulate, forming a gentle slope.

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What is an Abyssal Plain?

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

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What happens to ocean salinity when water evaporates?

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When water evaporates from the surface of the ocean, it increases the salinity of the remaining water.

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What is the Gulf Stream Current?

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The Gulf Stream Current is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the Eastern Coast of the United States, influencing climate.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect climate?

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The Gulf Stream helps to moderate temperatures along the Eastern Coast of the United States, making winters milder.

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What is plankton?

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Plankton are tiny organisms that float in the ocean and serve as a primary food source for many marine animals.

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