Water (Oceans)

Question

Distinguish between Sea Mount and Guyot.

Answer

Sea Mount

Guyot

1. Sea Mounts are the mountains on the sea floor.

2. They are above 1000 metres in height.

3. They have conical summits.

4. They are of volcanic origin.

5. Some of them attain a height of 3000 metres.

1. Guyots are hills found on the sea floor.

2. They are also above 1000 metres in height.

3. They have flat tops.

4. They are also of volcanic origin.

5. An ordinary guyot has a diameter of 20–25 km.

 

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