Depth below seafloor

Alright kiddo, do you know that the Earth is covered in water? Yes, just like we have land and soil, there are large water bodies like oceans, seas and rivers that cover most of the Earth's surface!

Now, when scientists study the ocean floor (which is like the ground under the water), they want to know how deep the water is at different points. But they also want to know how deep the ground is under the water!

You see, the ocean floor is not just a flat surface. It's like a bumpy ride with hills, valleys, and trenches! So, when we say "depth below seafloor", it means how far down something is from the ocean floor.

Just like when we measure how deep a swimming pool is, scientists measure how deep the ocean is, and how deep the ground under the ocean is. They use special equipment like sonars and drills to make measurements and collect samples of the ocean floor.

Knowing the depth below seafloor can help us learn about Earth's history, how different species have lived in the past, and even help us find oil and minerals deep under the ocean!

So, there you have it kiddo, depth below seafloor means how far down something is from the ocean floor!