Answer to Question 1ANS: A
The USS Stewart was the first vessel to make a continuous profile of the ocean. They had an updated
version of the Iceberg Detector and Echo Depth Sounder, a device invented after the sinking of the
Titanic. Information can be found in the section Ocean Floor Is Mapped by Bathymetry.
Answer to Question 2ANS: C
There is a prevalence of active margins in the Pacific. These are areas associated with converging
plates and are characterized by high earthquake and volcanic activity. Recall the Pacific Ring of Fire
mentioned in Chapter 3. Information can be found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active
or Passive
Andreas Gursky, Ocean II.
Vessel with birth scene, Peru, Moche culture.
Global Winds and Ocean Currents
The path of the conveyor is complex and affected by deep ocean topography
Piecewise Derivative Example (Continuous or not)
Chart showing average yearly dose of radiation from natural and human-made sources