Geology Notes (IPOLY) (1) (1) PDF
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These notes cover Chapter 9 of Geology, focusing on Earth's ocean basins. The content discusses mid-ocean ridges, average ocean depth, and the concept of isostasy. The notes are incomplete, with further updates promised.
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Chapter 9: Earth’s Ocean Basins What we know about ridges so far… ○ Mid-ocean ridges. ○ Central rift, ○ Land fissures. How much of Earth’s surface is covered by water? ○ 71%. Ocean’s Depth ○ Average ocean depth...
Chapter 9: Earth’s Ocean Basins What we know about ridges so far… ○ Mid-ocean ridges. ○ Central rift, ○ Land fissures. How much of Earth’s surface is covered by water? ○ 71%. Ocean’s Depth ○ Average ocean depth = 3000 m (9800 ft) We would not have oceans if we did not have ocean basins to catch water. So how do ocean basins exist? ○ Ocean basins exist because oceanic crusts sit lower than continental crust. Sits lower because Oceanic crust density is thinner and denser than the puffed up continental. Isostasy ○ Explains where the crust ‘sits’ in the mantle. [ Got tired. Will update with a page full of notes when I’m more awake lmaooaoaoao ] Stuff not on the slides lul: Freshwater avg =
