12.2.2.3 - Submarine Canyons
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What is a submarine canyon?
💡 Hint: Think about where rivers end up.
Name one well-known submarine canyon.
💡 Hint: It's near New Jersey.
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What is the Hudson Canyon?
💡 Hint: Look at its name and think about where it's located.
True or False: Submarine canyons only exist in the Pacific Ocean.
💡 Hint: Think about the global nature of oceans.
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Design an experiment to observe how sediment moves through a model of a submarine canyon. What materials would you use, and what outcomes would you expect?
💡 Hint: Consider how changing the speed of water affects the distribution of sediment.
Critically analyze the impact of human activities on submarine canyon ecosystems. Develop a proposal for minimizing negative effects.
💡 Hint: Consider both local and upstream activities that affect water quality and sediment integrity.
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