5.2.2 - Ocean Basins and Features
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Practice Questions
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What is the continental shelf?
💡 Hint: Think about the area closest to the land.
Name one of the features of ocean basins.
💡 Hint: We learned about three distinct features.
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What is the shallowest part of the ocean called?
💡 Hint: Think about what is closest to land.
Are ocean trenches the deepest parts of the ocean?
💡 Hint: Recall the Mariana Trench.
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Evaluate how the ocean's features, like trenches and mid-ocean ridges, influence marine biodiversity and climate patterns.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between habitat characteristics and living organisms.
Research an ocean trench and describe its geological features and significance to marine ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Look for unique organisms or adaptations that thrive in such conditions.
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