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Chapter 4. Marine Provinces
Objectives
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In this chapter, we'll learn about the bathymetry and features of the sea floor. It is important to remember that processes of erosion and deposition--as well as tectonic processes--continually change the look of the marine landscape in time and space. We will look at the character of the surface features that have originated from plate tectonic forces, including features both on land and under the sea. Satellite images demonstrate that sometimes a distant vantage point is better than a close-up view.
After studying this chapter, you should:
- Understand the hypsographic curve.
- Recognize features of active and passive margins.
- Be familiar with submarine canyons and turbidity currents.
- Recognize features of the mid-ocean ridge.
- Be able to define seamounts and tablemounts, and understand coral reef development.
- Be familiar with the dynamics of subduction zones and associated deep sea trenches.
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