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The Sea Floor

Sea Floor. Geologically distinct from the continentsPerpetual cycle of birth and destruction that shapes the oceans and controls the geology and geological history of the continents. Sea Floor Processes. Occur slowly (hundreds of millions of years)Solid rocks flow like liquidEntire continents mov

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The Sea Floor

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    1. Chapter 2 The Sea Floor

    2. Sea Floor Geologically distinct from the continents Perpetual cycle of birth and destruction that shapes the oceans and controls the geology and geological history of the continents

    3. Sea Floor Processes Occur slowly (hundreds of millions of years) Solid rocks flow like liquid Entire continents move over the face of the earth

    4. Geology is Important to the Marine Biologist Habitat – natural environment that an organism lives Habitats are shaped by geological processes

    5. Geological Processes Determine: The Form of coastlines The depth of water Type of bottom (muddy, sandy or rocky)

    6. The Water Planet Presence of water makes earth unique Oceans cover 71% of the globe Regulate our atmosphere and climate Life would be impossible without water

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