Earth Science Chapter 19 – the ocean basins section 2 – Features of the Ocean Floor


The most prominent features of ocean basins are the



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The most prominent features of ocean basins are the mid-ocean ridges, which form underwater mountain ranges that run along the floors of all oceans.

  • Mid-ocean ridges rise above sea level in only a few places, such as in Iceland.

    Iceland - mid-ocean ridge
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