1. Sampling Method #4:
Core Sampling

2. How can we find out what is below the ocean floor?
Core Sampling
How can we find out what is below the ocean floor?

5. Preparing to Sample

6. R/V Gilbert

7. What Did They Collect?

8. Core Sample

9. Underwater Core Sampling

10. Directions Divide your paper into 4 sections
Section 1: Predict (draw) what you believe the inside of the cupcake will look like
Section 2: Take a core sample and draw it

11. Directions
Section 3: Once again, predict (draw) what you believe the inside of the cupcake looks like based on your core sample
Section 4: Cut the cupcake open and draw what it actually looks like inside.

12. Question Describe a core sample. How is the sample obtained?
How does this method of sampling assist oceanographers in learning about the ocean?