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Oceanography

A review of Virginia earth science oceanography.

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AquacultureFarming sea creatures
Why some areas of ocean are saltierEvaporation
The cause of surface waves in the oceanWind
Areas where salt and fresh water mixesEstuaries
SeamountsIsolated volcanoes on the seafloor
Abyssal PlainsThe flat portions of the seafloor
Mid-Ocean RidgesWhere new crust is formed
TrenchesDeepest part of the earth's surface
Continental SlopeSteep area where ocean depth increased rapidly
UpwellingsWhen cold, nutrient rich water is brought to the ocean's surface
Pacific OceanThe ocean with the most trenches
Atlantic OceanOcean with the most abyssal plains
Continental ShelfShallow zone of ocean that is submerged continent
TidesDaily periodic changes in sea level caused by gravitational forces
Chesapeake BayAn example of an estuary
HawaiiAn example of a seamount
Current SystemsWhat carries warm water to the poles and cold water to the equator
DistillationExample of process to obtain fresh water from salt water
NodulesExample of mineral resource from ocean
SalmonExample of food resource from ocean


Resource Instructor
Louisa County High School

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