Ocean Landforms
Geological Features
(shoreline)
Continental Landforms
Comparing Oceanic and Continental Landforms
Waves
100
continental slope
The ocean floor drops off in a steep decline from the shelf to the deep ocean floor.
100
This feature is a shoreline made of sand.
beach
100
Volcano
an opening in the surface from which lava flows
100
seamount
What is the oceanic landform that is similar to a volcano?
100
wave
the repeated movement of water is called a _________.
200
underwater mountain range
What is a mid-ocean ridge?
200
Ocean currents and storms can change the shape of this area’s opening.
inlet
200
plains
wide, flat areas of land
200
What is a oceanic landform that is similar to a plain?
abyssal plain
200
crest
The highest part of the wave is known as the ______.
300
underwater canyons that are very deep
What is a trench?
300
This feature is the area where a river meets the ocean.
estuary
300
valley
low land between hills or mountains
300
a rift
What is the oceanic land form that is similar to a valley?
300
trough
The lowest part of the wave is called the _________.
400
underwater plain: smooth, flat area on the ocean floor.
What is abyssal plain?
400
These islands protect the mainland from the effects of waves on its shore.
barrier islands
400
Mountain Range
Land which rises high above the ground (can span over a large area of land)
400
Trench
What is a oceanic landform that is similar to a canyon?
400
The distance from one crest to the next crest is known as the wave __________.
length
500
continental shelf
What is another name for the area where people play in the sand (the beach)?
500
At high tide, water brings in sediments and sea life that feed and nourish life in this area.
estuary
500
canyon
deep valley with high, steep sides
500
Mid-ocean Ridge
What is a similar oceanic landform to a mountain range?
500
The distance from the trough to the crest is known as the wave _________.
height
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