Lab 2 – Visualizing the ocean with charts and maps

Learning Outcomes

  • LO1. Determine latitude and longitude for locations
  • LO2. Characterize data represented on maps
  • LO3. Visualize bathymetry data in profile or map view
  • LO4.  Identifying benthic ocean features

Background Information

Review concepts:

Key Terms:

GPS, latitude, longitude, bathymetric profile, cardinal direction, continental shelf, shelf break, continental slope, submarine canyon, abyssal hills, fault line, seamount, abyssal plane, trench

Data collection:

Activities in this Lab