What is the name for the part of the ocean that is found beyond the edge of the continental shelf?

What will be an ideal response?


Open ocean

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Japan has been partnering with the Laotin government to help build rail transport in the country as a way to help bridge its landlocked location.

a. true b. false

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What is the major source of chlorofluorocarbons implicated in the thinning ozone layer?

a) Chemical chloroforms used in preservation b) The burning of high sulfur coal c) Refrigerants and aerosol can propellants d) Fluoride treatment in municipal water systems

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Now compare fertilizer use in 1960 to fertilizer use in 2000. Express the year 2000 N fertilizer use as a percentage of N fertilizer use in 1960. (2)

a. 67% b. 7% c. 15% d. 667%

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