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The mid-ocean ridge is a volcanic feature caused by the spreading apart of oceanic plates as part of plate tectonics, and is initially formed as a result of changes in the convection currents which seek the least resistant point to the surface. The sea floor at the ridges are uplifted by rising magma. The rising magma is part of a process of heat transfer from the interior of the Earth to the surface known as a convection current. As the rising magma cools, it forms new crust which becomes part of the ridge.
Gonzalo Abernathy
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How do mid ocean ridges support the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
New crust forms at mid-ocean ridges.
How was plate tectonics proven through continental drift?
The creation of crust at the mid-oceanic ridges.
What are some landforms that support the plate tectonics theory?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, canyons, mid-ocean ridges, mountain ranges and so on and the results of plate tectonics.
When was Cortical Tectonics created?
Cortical Tectonics was created in 2007-06.
What is the process by which plate tectonics produces new oceanic lithosphere at ocean ridges called?
Seafloor Spreading.
How do mid ocean ridges support the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
New crust forms at mid-ocean ridges.
How was plate tectonics proven through continental drift?
The creation of crust at the mid-oceanic ridges.
What are some landforms that support the plate tectonics theory?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, canyons, mid-ocean ridges, mountain ranges and so on and the results of plate tectonics.
When was Cortical Tectonics created?
Cortical Tectonics was created in 2007-06.
What is the process by which plate tectonics produces new oceanic lithosphere at ocean ridges called?
Seafloor Spreading.
What occurs when two tectonics plates move away from each other?
mid-ocean ridges and volcanoes
What is the definition of mid ocean ridges?
Mid-ocean ridges are a line of volcanic mountains under the oceans between the continents. As the oceanic plates are being pulled apart by the processes of plate tectonics, magma is formed from decompression melting in the mantle, and rises upward to fill in the gap that is created.
How do earths magnetic pole reversals provide evidence for tectonics?
rocks get older as you move away from ocean ridges
Which theory explains the processes that shape the Earths surface into mountains deep-sea trenches and oceanic ridges?
plate tectonics
How do earths magnetic pole reversals provide evidence for plate tectonics?
Magnetic stripes can be seen as you move away from ocean ridges.
What are the crustal features of the land that are formed by plate tectonics?
Crustal features created by plate tectonics include mountains (e.g. Himalayas), trenches (e.g. Mariana trench), volcanoes (see the Ring of Fire), ocean ridges (Mid-Atlantic Ridge) and rift zones (regions lateral to a volcano that lava flows from).
How is crust created at the oceanic ridge?
Mid-ocean ridges are a line of volcanic mountains under the oceans between the continents. As the oceanic plates are being pulled apart by the processes of plate tectonics, magma is formed from decompression melting in the mantle, and rises upward to fill in the gap that is created. Because this material solidifies and is still hot, it is buoyant and rises higher than the surrounding seafloor, creating the ridges. As it is pulled away from the spreading point by plate tectonics, it gradually cools, making it less buoyant; it gradually drops in elevation.
