A | B |
tidal pools | near shore, rocky areas, fills and emptys with the tide |
ocean floor | 100 to 4500 deep, much life here |
abyss | deepest part of ocean, 2-6 miles below surface |
ocean surface | top of the water |
island | piece of land completely surrounded by water |
open sea | two or more miles from shore, largest animals live here |
tide | rise and fall of the ocean waters |
canyon | deep valley, can be in ocean or on land |
earthquake | strong vibrations, tremors |
volcano | hill or mountain created by steam, hot gases, or ashes erupt from an opening in crust |