Question

1. Consult the atlas and show ocean floor relief on the outline of the world map.
2. Identify the areas of mid oceanic ridges from the Indian Ocean.

Answer 1

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2. The primary mid-oceanic ridge system in the Indian Ocean bifurcates (splits) into complex branches. On your map or project notes, identify these key ridges:

• • Central Indian Ridge: Extending southward from the subcontinent / Arabian-Indian ridge area.
  • South-Eastern Indian Ridge: Stretching eastward towards Australia and the Antarctica-Australia discordance.
  • South-Western Indian Ridge: Extending southwestward towards the African-Antarctic ridge.
  • Carlsberg Ridge: The northern extension of the mid-oceanic ridge system located in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean.