Abeka Test 6 Part 1

Abeka Test 6 Part 1

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Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the continental slope?

Back

The continental slope is the steeply sloping area that extends from the continental shelf down to the ocean floor, where the seafloor drops away from the continent.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ice shelf?

Back

An ice shelf is a thick floating platform of ice that forms where a glacier or ice sheet flows down to a coastline and onto the ocean surface.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is high tide?

Back

High tide is the period when the ocean levels are at their highest point due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a breaker?

Back

A breaker is a wave that has a white crest, formed when the wave height exceeds the water depth, causing it to crash.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the continental shelf?

Back

The continental shelf is the underwater landmass that extends from a continent, resulting in relatively shallow water compared to the open ocean.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rift valley?

Back

A rift valley is a lowland region that forms where tectonic plates move apart, often leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

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