The Ocean (SOL 4.7)

Front

What is the relatively shallow area close to the shore called?

Back

Continental shelf

Front

What causes the regular rise and fall of ocean water levels?

Back

Gravitational pull of the moon

Front

In the ocean food chain, the energy flow starts with the ____.

Back

Sun

Front

Most of the ocean-life lives on the _________.

Back

shelf

Front

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

Back

Deep Ocean Currents

Front

What is the deepest part of the ocean called?

Back

Abyssal plain

Front

What is the term for the movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon?

Back

Tides

Front

What are large ocean waves caused by wind called?

Back

Waves

Front

What is the underwater landform that slopes down from the shore called?

Back

Continental slope

Front

What is the area of the ocean floor that rises gently from the ocean basin to the shore?

Back

Continental rise