EG - Vocab - Spreading rate

Indirect observation

Significant surface features of the Earth

Global surface relief - GEBCO map

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Global surface relief - NOAA map
Easiest to see mountain ranges under the oceans (oceanic)

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Mars surface relief - NASA map

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Global surface relief - GLOBE map
Easiest to see mountain ranges on land (terrestrial)

Larger image [3.5 MB]

What is the
First-order - Continents vs. ocean. Continents are defined by their elevation and rock type, not the relatively coincidental shoreline.



	Indirect observation Back Home Significant surface features of the Earth Global surface relief - GEBCO map Larger image [32.5 MB] Global surface relief - NOAA map Easiest to see mountain ranges under the oceans (oceanic) Larger image [6.3 MB] Mars surface relief - NASA map Larger image [3.5 MB] Global surface relief - GLOBE map Easiest to see mountain ranges on land (terrestrial) Larger image [3.5 MB] Questions for thought What is the First-order - Continents vs. ocean. Continents are defined by their elevation and rock type, not the relatively coincidental shoreline.