Mid-Ocean Ridges and Hydrothermal Vents
In the Internet age, many people with access to computers use online encyclopedia websites to gather information or learn facts about people, places, and things. In this assignment, you will use the Online Encyclopedia Entry Template to create an online encyclopedia entry about mid-ocean ridges and hydrothermal vents.
The template provides areas for you to include all of the facts about mid-ocean ridges and hydrothermal vents. In your entry, you will need to include the following information and items:
- Description of mid-ocean ridge
- Description of hydrothermal vents
- Information about how both of these features are formed
- A picture, diagram, or illustration of a mid-ocean ridge
- A picture of a hydrothermal vent
- A list of locations where mid-ocean ridges are found
- A list of locations where hydrothermal vents are found
- A list of organisms found near hydrothermal vents
Before you begin, download the Online Encyclopedia Entry Checklist so that you know what items you need to include in your entry for full credit. You may need to conduct research using resources outside of this course to complete the entry, so please submit a Works Cited document with your assignment. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.
Options to create your encyclopedia entry include the following:
- Using the template, hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment's dropbox.
- Using the template, hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment's dropbox.
- Using the template, utilize a paint or graphics program to create the entry. You can then submit your work to the assignment's dropbox.
Once you have completed your online encyclopedia entry, please submit your work to the dropbox.