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Bathymetric map of Oahu

Bathymetric Map of Hawaii

Topographic Map of Hawaii Mauna Loa = 13,679 ft. Each contour line on this map is equal to 1,000 feet of height, or elevation. For example, Mauna Loa on the Big Island has an elevation of 13,679 feet above the surface of the ocean.

Side View of the Hawaiian Archipelago

Famous Features Mariana Trench Mid-Atlantic Ridge Emperor Seamounts Continental Shelf Mid-Pacific Rise

Time to play the game! Get into teams Get into teams Write the answers to the questions on paper or a white board Write the answers to the questions on paper or a white board Each team holds up one answer for the teacher to see. Each team holds up one answer for the teacher to see. First team to answer correctly gets a point. First team to answer correctly gets a point. Team with the most points wins! Team with the most points wins!

Bathymetric map of Oahu

Bathymetric Map of Hawaii

Topographic Map of Hawaii Mauna Loa = 13,679 ft. Each contour line on this map is equal to 1,000 feet of height, or elevation. For example, Mauna Loa on the Big Island has an elevation of 13,679 feet above the surface of the ocean.

Famous Features Mariana Trench Mid-Atlantic Ridge Continental Shelf