answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Hydrographic surveys, which support the nautical charts used by mariners.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the name of maps that show depths of water and the shape of the seafloor?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What do isochron maps of the seafloor indicate?

oldest near ocean ridges


What theory did Harry Hess come up with that supported Wegeners belief that continents moved?

He proposed the theory of seafloor spreading based upon this evidence and newly published maps of the seafloor topography indicating the existence of a world wide mid ocean ridge system.


How did robber barons shape the us PLEASE ANSWER TODAY?

he had gone all around to make it as the shape it is in maps, he did not shape it, it was all on his travels and good drawings to show the shape of the US


How do you go to a map on Pokemon Vortex?

Login your Account (Computer)A Option will will be there- Map just place your mouse over there or click on it and many maps will appear.There will be -Grass maps X9,Grass Maps (Water)x3Ice Maps x2Cave Maps (Land) x6, Cave Maps (Water) x5Ghost Maps x2Electric Maps x2Fire Maps x4Like It And Rate It!


Where can you find rivers with no water and mountains with no height?

You can find it in the map because you can't have water on maps and no heights on maps


Two dimensional maps usually show in area shape or scale?

distortion


Tell me what maps help you see landforms and bodies on water?

physical maps


Who proposed the theory of seafloor spreading based on maps of the ocean floor?

The Seafloor Spreading Theory was proposed by Harry Hess.


How do cartographers shape your world?

Cartographers shape your world in various ways. They are the ones who come up with maps and routes to various places.


What did an ancient map look like?

When maps were first surveyed and drawn, surveyors didn't have the benefit of satellite photographs for land mass, and echo sounders for ocean depths, etc. Every surveying expedition was a laborious and often dangerous occupation. The first maps were more for military use, than the multitude of maps we have nowadays. Maps for leisure, large and small scale maps for specialized needs, town planning, and so on, are very common.


what is seen on maps of very large areas?

I think it is distorted in land mass and shape


Unfortunately two dimensional maps usually shows what in area shape or scale?

distortion