The Seafloor
The seafloor, a vast and mysterious expanse covering over two-thirds of our planet, remains a captivating frontier of scientific exploration. Hidden beneath the depths, it conceals a wealth of geological, biological, and chemical wonders waiting to be unveiled. From the abyssal plains to the intricacies of mid-ocean ridges, the seafloor holds critical clues to Earth's history and ongoing processes. This introduction sets the stage for a journey into the enigmatic realms beneath the waves, where the seabed's topography and ecosystems weave a narrative of our planet's dynamic and interconnected nature.
Questions
- What are some methods used to investigate the seafloor?
- Why is mapping the seafloor important? What does it help scientists understand?
- How do scientists map the seafloor?
- How is the ocean basin defined?
- What is the shallow, gently sloping area of the ocean floor that extends outward from the shoreline?
- What is the continental rise?
- How does the temperature of the seafloor affect its density?
- How do scientists use satellites to map the seafloor?
- What causes changes to the seafloor?
- What is the seafloor called?
- What are some of the physical features that are found in ocean basins?
- How do scientists study the seafloor?
- What are the three ocean floor regions that have their own unique characteristics?
- What are the flat parts of the ocean floor called?
- Where are mid-ocean ridges found?
- What is the world's highest mountain?
- Where was the calcium carbonate found in limestone was originally extracted from?
- What evidence do geologists have that volcanoes occur on the ocean floor?
- What is the lowest point on earth?
- How did the use of sonar change scientists' ideas about ocean-floor topography?