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File Name |
m00001.img.885.bathymetric.map.atlantic.ocean.jpg |
Data Type |
map |
Computer Program |
Adobe Illustrator 10 |
File Size |
449.00 KB - 1 file |
Expert Level |
High School (Grade 9-12) |
Contributor |
ERESE Database Team |
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USGS |
Resource Matrix |
Seafloor Spreading |
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Description
This bathymetric map of the Atlantic Ocean shows the changes in depth along the continental coastlines and throughout the seafloor. The blue and purple coloration represents deeper parts of the ocean, while the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is highlighted as the bright green feature located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Location Atlantic Ocean |
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Instructions Analyze the various colors, where they are located on the map and what geologic features they represent. |
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Keywords bathymetry, ERESE, mid-ocean ridge, ocean depth, spreading center |
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Copyright Owner Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education (ERESE) |
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