Answer to Question 1ANS: A
The jostling of the plates and isostatic equilibrium affects the topography of the ocean floor.
Information can be found in the section Ocean-Floor Topography Varies with Location
Answer to Question 2ANS: A
Sir John Murray was a distinguished oceanographer who edited 50 volumes from the HMS Challenger
expedition that occurred from 1972- 1976, well before the discovery of plate tectonics, hydrothermal
vents, chemosynthesis and satellite technology. Information can be found in the section Insights to a
National Geographic Explorer.