The Seafloor Earth Science Oceans The Seafloor Questions What are some methods used to investigate the seafloor? How is the ocean basin defined? What is the continental rise? Why is mapping the seafloor important? What does it help scientists understand? What is the seafloor called? What causes changes to the seafloor? How do scientists study the seafloor? How do scientists map the seafloor? How do scientists use satellites to map the seafloor? How does the temperature of the seafloor affect its density? Question #be4ec What are some of the physical features that are found in ocean basins? What is the shallow, gently sloping area of the ocean floor that extends outward from the shoreline? Oceans View all chapters Introduction to the Oceans Ocean Movements The Seafloor Ocean Life Prev Next