Exploring the Oceans

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The ocean's surface temperatures vary with the time of year (seasons) and...

Which statement is true about the Earth's oceans?

This is a volcanic mountain on the sea floor.

This is the area between the continental shelf and continental rise.

This is at the base of the continental slope, and it is made by large piles of sediment.

The measure of the amount of dissolved salts in a given amount of liquid is called....

This is a huge crack in the sea floor.

To study the ocean floor, scientists use sonar, piloted vessels, robotic vessels, and