Seamounts and Guyots
So far in your journey on the ocean floor, the only elevation rises you have encountered after leaving the continental margin have been the gentle abyssal hills and the sometimes towering mid-ocean ridges. In this interactivity, you will explore seamounts, guyots, and islands — all structures which can rise thousands of feet from the ocean floor. Click the player button to get started.
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Seamounts and Guyots Review
Now that you have explored seamounts, islands, and guyots, review your knowledge in this non-graded interactivity. Read each question and select the correct response. Click SUBMIT to check your response. Click the player button to begin.