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Who among the following created the first scientific map of the Atlantic Ocean Floor?
A)
Alice Wilson
B)
Moira Dunbar
C)
Marie Tharp
D)
Florence Bascom

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Marie Tharp


Marie Tharp was an American Geologist and Oceanographic cartographer who created the first scientific map of the Atlantic Ocean Floor.

In the 1950s, she collaborated with Geologist Bruce Heezen to produce the map. Her work revealed a more detailed topography and multi-dimensional geographical landscape of the ocean bottom.

Published On : November 22, 2022
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