History
Why is Marie Tharp considered a pioneer in her field?
What is: mapped out the ocean floor and made contributions to geology.
Where is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge located?
What is North Atlantic Ocean.
Who was the first woman to work at Lamont?
Marie Tharp.
When did the Mid-Atlantic Ridge get discovered?
What is mid 20th century
What special recognition did Tharp receive after her death?
What is a place in the Women's National Hall of Fame
What was the public perception of women in science during Tharp's time?
Not welcomed
What is the main feature of Tharp's maps?
What is they show underwater topography of the floor, including ridges and valleys
Who was Bruce Heezen?
Who is a main collaborator who helps develop the maps for the ocean
When did Tharp complete her first map of the ocean floor?
What is 1957
How many years did it take for Tharp and Heezen to complete their maps?
What is over 25years
How did World War II impact women's roles in science?
What are women filling in jobs left open by men who were at war
Which countries did Tharp's maps cover?
What is Atlantic Ocean, including the U.S. and parts of Europe and Africa.
Who inspired Tharp to pursue geology?
Who is her father, William Edgar Tharp.
What decade did Tharp begin her mapping work?
What is 1950's
What technology did Tharp help develop for mapping?
What is continuous echo sounders.
What was the state of ocean mapping before Tharp's work?
Where did Tharp conduct her research?
What is Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
Who was the director of the Lamont Geological Observatory when Tharp worked there?
Who is Maurice "Doc" Ewing.
What year was Marie Tharp born?
What is 1920
What was unique about Tharp's approach to mapping the ocean floor?
What significant discovery did Marie Tharp contribute to?
What is the discovery of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and further evidence for a whole continent?
Which ocean is home to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Atlantic Ocean
Who was Marie Tharp's primary collaborator?
Who is Bruce Heezen.
In what year did Marie Tharp start working at Lamont?
What is 1948
What did Marie Tharp use to create her maps?
What is the depth measurements from echo sounders and other data.