Quiz
Ocean terms and definitions
Question 1
An incline between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.
Question 2
The build up of sediments at the base of the continental slope.
Question 3
Long chains of mountains on the ocean floors. Along the ridges, lava erupts and forms new ocean floor.
Question 4
A measure of the amount of salt dissolved in the ocean water.
Question 5
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
Question 6
Technology that uses sound waves to measure distances from the ocean floor to the surface.