The Ocean Floor

Front

What is the steep drop from the edge of the continent down to the sea floor called?

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Continental slope

Front

True or False: The tallest mountains on Earth are in the ocean!

Back

True

Front

True or False: Most submarines can dive deep enough to explore the ocean floor.

Back

False

Front

What is the flat and featureless area of the ocean basin called?

Back

Abyssal plain

Front

The continental slope lies between the continental shelf and what other feature?

Back

Abyssal plain

Front

What is the area of the ocean that is closest to the shore called?

Back

Continental shelf

Front

What is the underwater mountain range in the middle of the ocean called?

Back

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in depth from the continental shelf to the ocean floor?

Back

Continental slope

Front

What is the term for the deep valleys found in the ocean floor?

Back

Rift Valley

Front

What is the name of the flat region of the ocean floor that is found at great depths?

Back

Abyssal plain