All About Oceans!

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What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

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Deep Currents

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How does the steep drop of the continental slope affect sea life?

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It creates a barrier between shallow and deep water species.

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What is the term for the flat area of the ocean floor that is close to the shore?

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Continental Shelf

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What is the name of the underwater mountain range that runs through the ocean?

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Mid-Ocean Ridge

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What is the term for the flat, deep part of the ocean floor?

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Abyssal Plain

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Which ocean predator is known for being one of the largest?

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Great White Shark

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What is a volcanic island?

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An island formed by volcanic activity.

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What is the term for underwater mountains that do not reach the ocean surface?

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Seamounts

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What is the name of the area where the ocean floor drops steeply?

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Continental Slope

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What are the warm currents that flow near the ocean's surface called?

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Surface Currents