Louisville Ridge<\/span> and describe any differences between these locations.<\/p>\nA strong answer will describe the topography and bathymetry, specifically width and depth, of the Kermadec-Tonga Trench at the target location and compare these characteristics with other portions of these trenches, noting (and quantifying where possible) differences in its width and depth associated with the intersection of the Louisville Ridge.<\/em><\/p>\n
<\/em><\/p>\nQuestion 5: <\/em>Bonus Question (5 pt)<\/strong><\/p>\nDo the bathymetric data for deep-sea trenches support or refute the hypothesis that their topographic features are changed at locations where subduction of volcanic ridges and seamounts is occurring? How might these changes affect the tectonic processes associated with the process of ocean crust subduction?<\/span><\/p>\nA strong answer will review the topographic features of trenches observed in answering the previous questions and determine whether there is a consistent pattern of changes in the width and depth of trenches where subduction of volcanic ridges and seamounts is occurring to evaluate the validity of the hypothesis. It will also evaluate whether tectonic processes associated with subduction (e.g. rate of subduction, angle of subduction, associated arc volcanism) are likely to be influenced by the addition of crustal material.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/p>\n \n