answersLogoWhite

0

Science

User Avatar

Elyse Daniel

Lvl 10
∙ 2y ago
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
No Reviews
Leave the first rating
Term1/11
The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia
Definition1/11

false

Term1/11
What ocean are the Hawaiian islands located in
Definition1/11

The Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean.

Term1/11
Approximately what fraction of a person's body weight is composed of water
Definition1/11

2/3 or 65%

Term1/11
This is also known as a destructive boundary
Definition1/11

convergent

Term1/11
Steep-sided islands are sometimes formed by sea mounts
Definition1/11

true

Term1/11
An upwelling brings nutrients from the floor of the ocean to the surface
Definition1/11

TRUE

Term1/11
Mid ocean ridges are actually underwater mountain ranges
Definition1/11

It is true that mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges. These ridges are where the lithosphere is moving apart and new oceanic crust is being formed.

Term1/11
Sea mounts are deep cuts in the ocean floor
Definition1/11

false

Term1/11
Stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern floor due to deposit of minerals over time
Definition1/11

False.

Term1/11
Sea mountains are volcanic mountains located on the ocean floor
Definition1/11

true!!!!!!!!!!!!

Term1/11
Approximately 90 percent of the communication amoug all of the nations of the world is acomplished by underwater cable. true or false
Definition1/11

False. Approximately 90 percent of the communication among all of the nations of the world is not accomplished by underwater cable.

🥳
Great job!
You studied all the cards in this guide.
Rate this guide:
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

Rate this Study Guide:

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
Cards in this guide (11)
The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

false

What ocean are the Hawaiian islands located in

The Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean.

Approximately what fraction of a person's body weight is composed of water

2/3 or 65%

This is also known as a destructive boundary

convergent

Steep-sided islands are sometimes formed by sea mounts

true

An upwelling brings nutrients from the floor of the ocean to the surface

TRUE

Mid ocean ridges are actually underwater mountain ranges

It is true that mid-ocean ridges are underwater mountain ranges. These ridges are where the lithosphere is moving apart and new oceanic crust is being formed.

Sea mounts are deep cuts in the ocean floor

false

Stalactites grow up from the bottom of a cavern floor due to deposit of minerals over time

False.

Sea mountains are volcanic mountains located on the ocean floor

true!!!!!!!!!!!!

Approximately 90 percent of the communication amoug all of the nations of the world is acomplished by underwater cable. true or false

False. Approximately 90 percent of the communication among all of the nations of the world is not accomplished by underwater cable.

Related study guides

Oceans and Seas

12 cards

The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

What ocean are the Hawaiian islands located in

Approximately what fraction of a person's body weight is composed of water

This is also known as a destructive boundary

➡️
See all cards
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
No Reviews

Plate Tectonics

13 cards

The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

This is also known as a constructive boundary

Material that is about 180 million years old has been found in this layer of the crust

Approximately what fraction of a person's body weight is composed of water

➡️
See all cards
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
No Reviews

Geology

14 cards

The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

This is also known as a constructive boundary

An earthquake that was rated 3 on the Richter scale would be

This is also known as a destructive boundary

➡️
See all cards
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
No Reviews

Plate Tectonics

16 cards

The portion of the land mass that extends into the ocean is called

The first major scientific exploration of the ocean was performed in 1872 by the Portuguese ship the HMS Columbia

What state is Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park located in

Ridges of rock debris formed by a moving glacier

➡️
See all cards
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
No Reviews

Earth Sciences

13 cards

The solid portion of the earth

What percent of the earth's available water is fresh water

Cirques that have been flooded with ocean water and are now found below sea level

Steep-sided islands are sometimes formed by sea mounts

➡️
See all cards
☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
No Reviews

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2024 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.