Physical Features
What are volcanic islands?
A volcano on the seafloor that pokes out of the water
What causes bioluminescence?
It is caused by millions of tiny organisms that produce light.
What is the name of the 2nd largest ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
Fauna-animal
Flora-plant
Where are the Great Pyramids located?
Egypt
What covers 70% of the ocean floor?
Abyssal Plains
What is a tsunami and what can cause a tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of huge waves, and it can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and underwater explosions.
30%
Is an oyster an animal and what does the oyster do?
No, its not, and it filters water.
What 10% of 70
7
Whats the difference between a continental shelf and slope?
Shelf-first layer of the ocean that has marine life
Slope-Connects the sea floor and shelf
What are tidal waves?
Tidal waves are the waves we see in the ocean going back and forth.
Which ocean just got recently "added" to the list?
The Southern Ocean
True or False: The humidity of the sand can determine a turtle's gender?
False-its the temperature
The ostrich
What is the name of the deepest ocean trench?
Mariana Trench
What causes tidal waves?
How many islands does the Indian Ocean have?
57 islands
What is the oldest recorded age of a whale?
211 years
What is the third planet from the Sun?
Earth
Put these in order from highest to lowest:
Mid-ocean ridge, Continental slope, Abyssal plain, Continental shelf
Continental shelf, Continental slope, Mid-ocean ridge, Abyssal Plain
What are the two main current patterns?
Warm Surface and Cool Subsurface
Why is the phrase "the Seven Seas" a misnomer and how did it come to be?
Because there technically are only five oceans, but the Pacific and Atlantic have a Southern and Northern part.
By how much has the dugong population decreased in the past 30 years?
90%
What type of animal is the Japanese monster, Manda?
Sea serpent