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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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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Inquiry Into High Resolution Ice Core and Marine Sediment Records

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Activity in which questions are provided relating to interpreting paleoclimate data such as characteristics that make sites favorable for paleoclimate records, locating sites using a map, finding patterns and correlations in the data,...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: On Exploring the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, and even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Mid Oceanic Ridge

For Students 6th - 8th
This site from USGS provides a map of the mid-oceanic ridge in the sea floor of oceans.

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