#7!- GICC 2023 - CFES- SOL 4.7 - Ocean Floor

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What is the Continental Rise?

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The Continental Rise is a bump of an area that connects the steep walls of the continental slope to the bottom of the ocean floor, where sediments and deposition occur.

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What does 'A' on the ocean floor diagram label?

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The label 'A' refers to the Continental Slope.

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What is the Continental Slope?

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The Continental Slope is the steep cliff-like drop that occurs beyond the continental shelf.

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How does the amount of light change as ocean depth increases?

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As the depth of the ocean water increases, the amount of light decreases.

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What are phytoplankton?

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Phytoplankton are tiny organisms that float in the ocean and are considered the base of most ocean food webs.

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What is an Abyssal Plain?

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An Abyssal Plain is a flat, deep area of the ocean floor, typically found at depths of 3,000 to 6,000 meters.

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What is an Ocean Trench?

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An Ocean Trench is a deep, narrow depression in the ocean floor, often formed by tectonic plate movements.

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What is the Continental Shelf?

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The Continental Shelf is the underwater land that extends from the coast to the continental slope, where the ocean is relatively shallow.

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What role do invertebrates play in the ocean ecosystem?

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Invertebrates are important organisms in the ocean ecosystem, serving as food for larger animals and contributing to the biodiversity of marine life.

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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The Mid-Ocean Ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by tectonic plate movements, where new oceanic crust is created.