Tag Archives | Ocean Floor

4 Main Divisions of the Ocean Floor | Oceans | Geography

In general, the ocean floor can be divided into four major divisions: 1. Continental Shelf 2. Continental Slope 3. Continental Rise 4. Abyssal plain. Division # 1. Continental Shelf: Continental shelf is the shallow portion of the ocean which lies close to the continental margin. It is actually a part of the continent sloping gently towards the sea floor. The [...]

By Deepanjali O|2017-03-04T14:19:27+00:00March 4, 2017|Oceans|Comments Off

What is a Trench ? | Ocean | Geography

After reading this article you will learn about the meaning of trench. A long narrow and steep-sided depression on the ocean floor is called a trench. They are deepest parts of the ocean floor and usually 5500 metres deep. The trenches are formed due to tectonic forces—either by down faulting or by done folding. They generally run parallel to the [...]

By Deepanjali O|2017-03-04T14:19:27+00:00March 4, 2017|Oceans|Comments Off