When Main Points Are Organized into Categories or Subtopics._______

question 3

Short Answer

When main points are organized into categories or subtopics._______

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Definitions:

Abyssal Plains

Deep, flat or gently sloping areas of the ocean floor, situated between the continental margins and mid-ocean ridges, covered by sediment.

Ocean Floor

The bottom surface of the ocean, consisting of various features such as plains, trenches, and ridges.

Seamounts

Underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity, rising from the ocean floor but not reaching the surface.

Smooth

Describes surfaces with an even or flat texture that is free of abrasions or roughness.