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University of California

Mid Ocean Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from Scientific American details some recent discoveries about the ridge systems. "New maps reveal striking details of how segments of the Ridge form and evolve."
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Graphic
US Geological Survey

Usgs: u.s. Atlantic Continental Margin Gloria Mapping Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey allows you to access detailed images of the continental margin around the United States. There is additional information about the sonar methods used, and a wealth of additional sources listed.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Monterey Submarine Canyon, California Moored Array Data Report [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This advanced site discusses some of the research done and research techniques used in studies of the Monterey Canyon. Great graphics showing the position of the canyon relative to other features of the continental margin. Also...
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Activity
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Plate Tectonics and Mid Oceanic Ridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent graphics and understandable text about all aspects of plate tectonics including mid-ocean ridges.
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NOAA

Noaa: Explorations

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource page contains an exhaustive list of pictures and videos of sea floor structures found all over the world.
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Website
Extreme Science

Extreme Science: Challenger Deep

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the world's deepest ocean trench. Includes diagram and map.
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Article
University of Washington

University of Washington: Coastal Processes and the Continental Margin

For Students 9th - 10th
Events affecting the continental margin off Washington State are presented. This article comes from the "Thompson Times," an onboard newspaper from the UW's primary research vessel, the Thomas Thompson.
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Other

Cause of Ridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Details one man's explanation for the formation of mid-oceanic ridges.
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Other

Ocean Trenches

For Students 9th - 10th
A rather detailed explanation of how trenches form and why. No graphics, but some interesting explanations as well as links to other sites and extensive reference list.
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Other

University of California: Ocean Drilling Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists probe the ocean floor off Costa Rica and find evidence that may tell us more about what goes on in ocean trenches.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Bathymetry of the Marshall Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
This map details the area around the Marshall Island seamounts. Seamounts are one of many features that are found in conjunction with abyssal plains.
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Website
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: Dive and Discover: Expeditions to Sea Floor

For Students 9th - 10th
Join Woods Hole scientists as they search for new volcanic eruptions on the ridge system in the eastern Pacific.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Plate Tectonics: The Mechanism

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic description of the driving force behind plate movement. Describes major features of the ocean floor including mid-oceanic ridges.
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: What Are the Deepest Parts of the Ocean?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the ocean's deepest parts.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Illustration of Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the world's deepest ocean trench. Includes diagram and map.