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Oceanic Landforms
Landforms of the ocean floor
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Continental Shelf | The part of the continent located under the water. |
| Continental Slope | The area where the continental shelf drops to the bottom of the ocean floor. |
| Mid-ocean Ridge | A mountain ridge on the bottom of the ocean that divides the ocean floor into two parts. |
| Rift Zone | The center of the highest part of the mid-ocean ridge that is a narrow trench. |
| Trench | The deepest part of the ocean that are deeper than any valley found on land. |
| Ocean Basin | Located on either side of the mid-ocean ridge. |