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The submerged border of a continent that extends into the Ocean.

Continental shelf

What is the Mariana Trench?

World's deepest trench

Which ocean contains the ring of fire?

Pacific

An extensive chain of mountains in the Atlantic Ocean is called____________________.

Mid-ocean ridge

Which Ocean is divided by the equator?

Atlantic

Areas where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean is called ____________.

Estuaries

__________________ are structures built by tiny animals called coral polyps.

Coral Reef

_____________ is the variety of life in an ecosystem.

Biodiversity

Which Ocean is the smallest and shallowest?

Arctic

Farming more than one species in the same space is called ____________________.

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA)

Farming algae for food, fuel and other uses is called __________________.

Algaculture

The coastal area between high and low tide is called _____________.

Intertidal zone

List the five Oceans in order from largest to smallest.

Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic

The study of the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of the ocean is called _____________________.

Oceanography

Raising fish in controlled freshwater and saltwater tanks, ponds, or enclosures is called ________________.

Fish Farming

A crack in the ocean floor that releases heated, mineral-rich water is called ______________.

Hydrothermal vent

___________ is the shallow part of the ocean above the continental shelf.

Neritic

Which Ocean encompasses Antarctica?

Southern

Which Ocean is located between the Americas, Europe, and Africa?

Atlantic

______________ is the deep, open ocean beyond the continental shelf.

Ocean Zone

The study and protection of species, habitats, and ecosystems is called _________________.

Conservation biology

What percentage of Earth is covered by Oceans?

71%

A salmon in an ocean net is an example of which type of aquaculture?

Mariculture

Which ocean is the warmest?

Indian