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1. Which one of the following water bodies is the largest ocean?

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The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It covers an area of approximately 63.8 million square miles, which is more than twice the size of the second-largest ocean, the Atlantic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is also the deepest ocean, with the Mariana Trench reaching a depth of about 36,070 feet. It is located between the eastern coastlines of Asia and the western coastlines of the Americas. The Pacific Ocean is known for its vastness and is home to numerous islands and marine life.

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2. Which of the following is not considered one of the four main ocean basins?

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The Pacific Ocean is the largest single geographic feature on the planet and is connected to several marginal seas.

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3. The Northern Hemisphere is often referred to as the land hemisphere.

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This is in constrast to the Southern "water" Hemisphere where approximately 80% of the surface is water.

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4. The mid-ocean ridge winds through all major oceans.

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Seafloor spreading occurs in these high heat flow areas.

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5. We can use sonar to study the ocean floor because

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The speed of sound in water is about 1500 meters/second.

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6. The true edge of the continent is the continental slope.

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A portion of the continental landmass and associated sediments is submerged underneath the coastal waters.

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7. Oceanography is a specific branch of geology.

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Oceanography is the interdisciplinary science that uses information and knowledge of geology, physics, chemistry, and biology to better understand our oceans.

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8. The ____________ are likely the most level places on Earth.

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You might be flat out of luck if you don't know the key term to match this definition. Review information about the ocean basins.

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9. The measurement of ocean depths and the charting of the shape or topography of the ocean floor is

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Bathymetry is the correct answer because it refers to the measurement and mapping of the depths and topography of the ocean floor. Altimetry is the measurement of altitude, oceanography is the study of the ocean and its phenomena, and sonimetry is not a recognized term. Therefore, bathymetry is the most appropriate term for the given context.

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10. Downslope movements of dense, sediment-laden water are known as ____________ currents.

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With so much sediment, it is a fast-tumbling, muddy mess carried along underwater by these currents.

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Which one of the following water bodies is the largest ocean?
Which of the following is not considered one of the four main ocean...
The Northern Hemisphere is often referred to as the land hemisphere.
The mid-ocean ridge winds through all major oceans.
We can use sonar to study the ocean floor because
The true edge of the continent is the continental slope.
Oceanography is a specific branch of geology.
The ____________ are likely the most level places on Earth.
The measurement of ocean depths and the charting of the shape or...
Downslope movements of dense, sediment-laden water are known as...
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