Ocean Features

Thr gulf stream is ....

• A strong current of warm water from the gulf of mexico

• A giant wave that travels from Mexico

• A type of stream that brings warm water

• A small ocean in mexico

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Salinity has a high concentration, where?

• Near the surface of the ocean

• Near the middle of the ocean

• Near the bottom of the ocean

Which ocean feature is known as an underwater mountain?

• Continental Slope

• Seamount

• Continental Rise

• Mid-ocean ridge

Where would you find the continental shelf?

• At the edge of continents, under the ocean

• In the deepest part of the ocean

• At the top of seamounts

• Along mid-ocean ridges

What is the primary characteristic of a mid-ocean ridge?

• It is the deepest part of the ocean.

• It is an underwater mountain range.

• It is a flat area on the ocean floor.

• It is a steep slope leading down from the edge of a continent.

Seamounts are:

• Always found near coastlines

• Underwater volcanoes that may or may not reach the surface

• The deepest parts of the ocean

• Flat areas on the continental shelf

The continental shelf is characterized by:

• Deep trenches

• High underwater mountains

• A relatively shallow, gently sloping underwater landmass extending from the coast

• Steep, almost vertical slopes

What is the primary difference between a seamount and a mid-ocean ridge?

• A seamount is flat, while a mid-ocean ridge is mountainous.

• A seamount is a single mountain, while a mid-ocean ridge is a chain of mountains.

• A seamount is found on the continental shelf, while a mid-ocean ridge is in the deep ocean.

• There is no significant difference; they are the same.

What is the deepest part of the ocean called?

• Continental Shelf

• Abyssal Plain

• Trench

• Seamount

Answer explanation

The deepest part of the ocean is called a trench. It is a long, narrow, and steep depression in the ocean floor.

What is the name of the gently sloping area found between the continental slope and the abyssal plain?

• Continental Shelf

• Continental Slope

• Continental Rise

• Trench