Abeka Test 6 Part 1

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What is the continental slope?

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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.

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What is an ice shelf?

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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.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is high tide?

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

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What is a breaker?

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

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What is the continental shelf?

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

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What is a rift valley?

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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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What is sea ice?

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Sea ice is frozen ocean water that forms in the polar regions and can vary in thickness and extent.

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What is a trough in relation to waves?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave, located between two crests.

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What is a whitecap?

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A whitecap is a wave that has broken and formed a foamy crest, typically seen in rough seas.