Earth's Oceans

Which of these are the deepest parts of the ocean?

• Ocean trenches

• Continental slopes

• Continental rise

• Abyssal plains

Which best describes the part of the ocean called the continental shelf?

• A region of mountains in the deep ocean

• A flat underwater valley

• A shallow area of sediment near the shore

• A deep canyon

Which letter represents a continental rise?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which letter represents an abyssal plain?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which letter represents a trench?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which letter represents a continental shelf?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which letter represents a continental slope?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Oceans cover about what percent of the surface of the Earth?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

The ocean floor-

• Covers less area than the land

• Has mountains, plains, and ridges like land surfaces

• Has the most abundance of life

• Is covered by the same amount of water everywhere

Two children are swimming and jumping in the waves at the beach. On which part of the ocean are they standing?

• Ocean trenches

• Continental slopes

• Continental rise

• Abyssal plains

• Continental shelf