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the deepest parts of the ocean are called?
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abyssal plains, ocean threnches, and mid-ocean ridge
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what is a seamount?
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mountains whose peaks do not break the surface of the ocean.
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What is the difference between the continental slope and the continental shelf
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A slope is the steady incline that marks the true edge of a continent. A continental shelf is a gradually sloping area that can reach from a few kilommeters to about 1,300km
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large flat plains of the ocean floor?
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abyssal plains.
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Whaty does sonar stand for?
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Sound navigation and ranging.
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What are benthos?
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Benthos are animals that inhabit the ocean floor.
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What are nekton.
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Nekton are free swimg animals that move through the water colum.
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Name one type of plankton?
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Animal plankton which are small fish.
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What are plankton?
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Plankton are small animal and algae plankton that float in the water and are carried by waves and currents.
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