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How do mountains and valleys on the ocean floor compare to those on land?
They are the same because they both have water on some parts of the land and they both are a part of land on this earth. I hope this gave you a couple answers you are welcome. ~Alanna Lynn Harwick 4/18/13
What is the opposite of the ocean floor?
The ocean's surface
How is land different from ocean floor?
Because, the land is where the ground meets the sky ,and the ocean floor is where the ground meets the water.
Sediment piles up on the ocean floor is what process?
The accumulation of sediment on the ocean floor is primarily the result of sedimentation, a process where particles settle out of water due to gravity. This can occur through various mechanisms, including the deposition of materials eroded from land, the remains of marine organisms, and chemical precipitation. Over time, these sediments build up in layers, contributing to the formation of sedimentary rocks and influencing ocean floor topography.
Do divergent plate boundaries only occur on the ocean floor?
No, divergent plate boundaries can occur both on the ocean floor and on land. When they occur on the ocean floor, they create mid-ocean ridges, while on land they can create rift valleys.
What is the end of the ocean floor called?
Dry land
What happens to an earthquake when it travels from its source to the ocean floor?
the ocean floor starts to break up just like the land does .
How do volcanoes on Hawaii compare to ones on land?
From their bottoms on the ocean floor to their peaks, the Hawaiian volcanoes are the tallest in the world - even taller than Mount Everest. That is the main difference.
Which structures on the ocean floor are equivalent to mountains on land?
Seamounts and underwater volcanoes are structures on the ocean floor that can be equivalent to mountains on land. These features are created by volcanic activity and can rise thousands of feet from the ocean floor, resembling the towering heights of mountains on land.
What ocean zones based on the distance from the land and the depth of the ocean floor are the?
Intertidal zone, coastal ocean, and open ocean.
What are the ocean zones based on the distance from land and the depth of the ocean floor?
Intertidal zone, coastal ocean, and open ocean.
How do scientists study the ocean?
They send underwater submarines to study the ocean floor.
