Features of the of Ocean Floor

Question 0

Continental Shelf

Answer 0

The continental shelf is the gradually sloping shelf that extends from the shore.

Question 1

Abyssal Plain

Answer 1

The abyssal plain begins at the base of the continental slope, usually at least 2 miles

Question 2

Continental Slope

Answer 2

The continental slope is where the ocean floor drops from the continental shelf to the abyssal plain.

Question 3

Estuary

Answer 3

An estuary is a salt water area that has a river emptying into it.

Question 4

Guyot

Answer 4

Guyots are flat topped seamounts and are also called tablemounts

Question 5

Island

Answer 5

Islands are the tops of ocean mountains that rise above the surface of the water

Question 6

Mid-Ocean Ridge

Answer 6

Mid-Ocean Ridges are undersea mountain ranges that extend approximately 42,000 miles and cover 23% of the earths surface

Question 7

Ocean Trench

Answer 7

Ocean trenches are the deepest ares of oceans.

Question 8

Seamount

Answer 8

Seamounts are undersea volcanic peaks that are not part of an undersea mountain range