12.2 - RELIEF OF THE OCEAN FLOOR
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Practice Questions
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What is the approximate average width of the continental shelf?
💡 Hint: Think of the area near continental coastlines where the ocean is shallow.
What type of sediments cover deep sea plains?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to particles that settle in still water.
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What is the average depth of oceanic deeps?
💡 Hint: Think of the deepest parts compared to average ocean depths.
True or False? The continental slope is flat and does not support marine life.
💡 Hint: Consider the context of where life thrives in the ocean.
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Evaluate how the features of the ocean floor might influence human activities such as fishing and underwater exploration.
💡 Hint: Think about what features would be more accessible and why.
Compare the environmental conditions of the continental slope and the deep sea plains, focusing on temperature and pressure.
💡 Hint: Consider how depth affects both temperature and pressure.
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