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The ocean is more shallow closer to land due to the continental shelf, which is the submerged part of a continent that extends from the shoreline to the continental slope. The continental shelf gradually slopes downward from the shoreline towards the open ocean, resulting in shallower waters near the coast. This shallow area is important for marine life as it provides a nutrient-rich environment for various species to thrive.
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Where is the ocean more shallow?
The continental shelf is the shallow part of the ocean.
Is there more ocean organisms in shallow or deep?
Shallow there is more nutrient runoff from onshore
Why is there more life in shallow ocean water environments?
because it is warmer
The earth has more blank than land?
Water
How is the deep ocean floor different from the shallow parts of the ocean floor near land?
The deep ocean floor is characterized by extreme pressures, cold temperatures, and a lack of sunlight, leading to unique ecosystems that rely on chemosynthesis rather than photosynthesis. In contrast, the shallow parts of the ocean floor near land are typically warmer, well-lit, and host diverse ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, that thrive on sunlight. Additionally, shallow areas are more influenced by terrestrial runoff and nutrient inputs, which can support a higher density of marine life compared to the deep sea.
Which region of Antarctica has more wildlife the ocean or the land?
The ocean. The land is too dry.
Is there more oil from a land refinery or an ocean refinery?
Theres more oil from a land refinery than a ocean refinery
Does more precipitation fall over the ocean than over land?
True (there's more ocean than land).
Is there more ocean or land?
There is more ocean than land on Earth. Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, while land makes up the remaining 30%.
Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
What will happen when ocean to ocean plates converge?
it creates more land
Does global warming effect the land or the ocean more?
Global warming affects both land and ocean, but its impact is more pronounced on the ocean. Warmer temperatures can lead to sea level rise, ocean acidification, and changes in ocean currents, which can disrupt marine ecosystems and jeopardize marine species. The land also experiences effects like wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves due to global warming.
