The Seafloor

Question 1

A mid-ocean ridge is formed from ____.a.abyssal plainsc.lavab.the continental shelfd.a trench

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C

Question 2

Magma from Earth's interior oozes from the cracks at mid-ocean ridges.

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T

Question 3

A mid-ocean ridge forms at what type of plate boundary?a.convergentc.strike-slipb.divergentd.parallel

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B

Question 4

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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silt; mid-ocean ridges

Question 5

Deposits of gold can be found in the deep ocean.

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T

Question 6

Petroleum and coal can be mined from the continental shelf.

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T

Question 7

Which of the following can occur next to the continental shelf?a.trenchc.mid-ocean ridgeb.continental sloped.all of the above

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B

Question 8

____ are formed when one crustal plate is forced under another.a.Rift zonesc.Mid-ocean ridgesb.Trenchesd.Continental shelves

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B

Question 9

Sediment tends to build up in the a.Continental shelfc.Abyssal plainb.Continental sloped.Oceanic ridge

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C

Question 10

A continental shelf is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: a. Abundant life c. High amounts of sunlight b. Shallow water d. Steep drop offs Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D

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