Describe the development of turbidity currents in submarine canyons. Illustrate the features of deep-ocean basins. Describe the features of coral reefs, atolls, and seafloor sediments. Review the concept of seafloor spreading. Relate the development and breakup of Pangaea to the concepts of hotspots and seafloor spreading.
Geologists use field trips much like a person in business uses case histories.
The field trip to Enchanted Rock illustrates how detailed field studies can help elucidate the structure of the Earth.