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a.
To determine:
Whether the statement “The Atlantic Ocean covers the greatest area of all the world’s oceans,” is true or false.
Introduction:
The oceans cover about 72 percent of the total surface area. It is almost equal to 360 million square kilometers.
b.
To determine:
Whether the statement “Continental shelves are part of the deep-ocean floor,” is true or false.
Introduction:
A continental shelf can be defined as the portion or segment of a specific continent that is submerged under a place of shallow water. This place is referred to as shelf sea.
c.
To determine:
Whether the statement “Deep-ocean trenches are located mostly in the middle of ocean basins,” is true or false.
Introduction:
Deep ocean trenches or oceanic trenches are narrow, long, and steep-sided depressions in the bottom of the ocean.
d.
To determine:
Whether the statement “High evaporation rates in the subtropics cause the surface ocean water to have a lower than average salinity,” is true or false.
Introduction:
The salinity of saltwater is also high due to the high temperature in the tropical regions. The salinity of water and temperature are directly proportional to each other.
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