Directions
There are two major types of biogenous oozes that form on the ocean floor. For this assignment, you will be exploring these two biogenous oozes on your own.
Another important learning outcome you are expected to develop in this course is being able to analyze and interpret different figures and graphs. Figure/graph interpretation is an important skill oceanographers use very often in their work and its time for you to put your skills to practice!
For this assignment, answer the following questions by either typing them in your own document and uploading that document to this assignment for submission, or by typing your answers directly into the text-box provided. Please be advised, Canvas will not save your work if you type directly in the text-box and then walk away from your computer or log out of Canvas without submitting the assignment. This assignment submission will only accept word or PDF submission. Please do not submit google docs, export them as a PDF and then submit.
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- Define and describe the two major types of biogenous ooze. Use the bullet points below to help guide you as you develop your answer. (2 pts)
- identify which organisms help form the ooze
- state where on the planet the ooze is typically found
- Find SmartFigure 4.13 in your textbook (pg 119). Explain, in your own words, what this figure is showing. Use the subquestions below to help you formulate your answer. (2 pts)
- How do siliceous oozes form?
- What conditions are necessary?
- Hint: This is a SmartFigure, meaning it does have a video you can watch to help you understand the figure! (Scan the QR Code if you have the hard copy and click on the figure video play button if you have the e-text)
- What is the CCD? Why is it important to consider when studying calcareous ooze development? (2 pts)
- Find SmartFigure 4.15 in your textbook (pg 120). Explain, in your own words, what this figure is showing. (2 pts)
- How do calcareous oozes form? Do they form everywhere?
- What conditions are necessary for this ooze to form?
- Hint: This is a SmartFigure, meaning it does have a video you can watch to help you understand the figure!
- Define and describe the two major types of biogenous ooze. Use the bullet points below to help guide you as you develop your answer. (2 pts)