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Globigerina ooze. The accumulation of detritus from the oceans above.
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Describe how abyssal plain looks and how it forms?
an abyssal plain looks like a flat surface but it is at the bottom of the ocean and it is formed by the deposition of sediments. Hope this helps :)
Zone between the continental shelf and abyssal plain?
The continental rise is between the continental shelf and the abyssal plain.LittoralLitoral (alternative spelling)Intertidal
The place where the ocean floor suddenly plunges downward is called the A. continental shelf. B. continental slope. C. abyssal plain. D. abyssal hill.?
The answer is: B. Continental slope.
What do you call the point in the ocean where the continental margins end?
Abyssal plains
What zone covers the entire ocean floor past the continental shelf?
abyssal plain
What is an abyssal seamount?
An abyssal seamount is the term used for an underwater mountain. The term "abyssal" indicates that it is located in very deep water.
Why are abyssal plains flat?
Thick layers of fine sediment collect on them
Why are abyssal plains extremely flat?
The abyssal plain is the flattest place on Earth because it lies under a layer of sediment 500 to 1000m (about 1600 to 3300 ft) thick. The sediment has made the abyssal plain the flattest place on Earth.
Why is the abyssal plain so flat?
Abyssal plains are so flat because of the collection of clay and silt. These fine grained sediments will deposit in all crevices until the surface is completely smooth.
What is the deep flat part of ocean floor?
Abyssal plain. It is the very level area of the deep ocean floor, usually lying at the foot of the continental rise.
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What is the difference between the abyssal plain the abyssal zone?
Abyssal plain is an underwater plain on deep ocean floor, usually found at depths between 3000 - 6000 meters. Abyssal zone is abyssopelagic layer of pelagic zone. Contains very deep (4,000 to 6,000) benthic communities near bottom of oceans.
Do animals live in the abyssal plain?
yes but very few.one that i know is a green.and about 10 trees.
Two primary types of sediments on ocean bottom?
There are two types of deep ocean sediments, abyssal clay and biogenous oozes. Abyssal clays are fine-grained sediment, while biogenous ooze is composed of the hard parts of microscopic organisms.
Does sunlight reach the abyssal plains?
The clearest waters are in the South Pacific Gyre. At this place, the sunlight can still be measured at 200-250m depth at maximum. Abyssal plains are at 3000-4000 m depth... so no the sunlight doesn't reach the abyssal plains, it is very far from that!
What do all abyssal creatures eat?
Abyssal food
Where would you find abyssal hills?
Abyssal hills are small hills that rise from the abyssal plain, which is the floor of the ocean.
