Science Olympiad 2024

Front

What causes ocean currents?

Back

Density differences in water due to temperature and salinity variations.

Front

What part of the ocean floor is most difficult to explore due to pressure?

Back

Trench.

Front

What do arrows in ocean diagrams typically represent?

Back

Currents.

Front

What sea floor feature is created by erosion and deposition?

Back

Continental rise.

Front

What is the only part of the ocean floor without tectonic activity?

Back

Abyssal plain.

Front

What is the definition of ocean currents?

Back

Large-scale movement of water within the oceans, driven by various factors including wind, temperature, and salinity.

Front

What is a trench in oceanography?

Back

A deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor, often formed by tectonic plate subduction.

Front

What is the continental slope?

Back

The steep slope between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

Front

What is a seamount?

Back

An underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.

Front

What is the abyssal plain?

Back

A flat, deep area of the ocean floor, typically found at depths of 3,000 to 6,000 meters.