- The task involves using the provided ocean depth data to create a profile of the Atlantic Ocean floor.
- To solve this, plot each longitude value on the horizontal axis and its corresponding ocean depth on the vertical axis.
- Connect the plotted points with a smooth line to visualize the underwater topography.
- This profile will reveal features such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which appears as a raised area in the middle of the ocean floor, and deeper trenches or basins on either side.
- The data shows shallow depths near the continents (longitude 1°W and 64°W) and a deep central region, consistent with the structure of an ocean basin flanked by continental shelves and featuring a mid-ocean ridge.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mapping the ocean floor worksheet.
