ntroduction
After a triumphant return from the deep rain forests the Captain emerges with a colorful parrot perched on the Captain’s shoulder. With a proud smile the Captain summons everyone around to see it. With the Captain in a good mood and the weather clear and quiet it should be smooth sailing the rest of the way home.
As the ship approaches the Carribean it’s time to learn about a thing about how the ocean floor moves and ocean basins. The Captain mentioned something about Wilson and a plate tectonic cycle.
The Captain’s Orders
Read the log bookThe Changing of the Ocean Basinsto learn about sea-floor spreading and plate tectonics. You will need a calculator for this task and you may need external resources to help you answer some of the questions below. Make sure you make a note where you got your information. Answer the questions in complete sentences and complete the following tasks using the log book a calculator and your internet ready computer.
Objective
Questions
Answer questions 1 through 5 with at least 3 complete sentences for each question. Be specific with your answers.