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What land formation formed when an oceanic and Continental plate move apart?
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What are the types of divergent boundaries?
The 3 general types are constructive, destructive, and conservative boundaries. Constructive (divergent) - plates move away from each other, typically creating a rift Destructive (convergent) - one plate will be subducted, or continental plates collide Conservative (transform) - plates grind past each other, stalling and slipping
What does understanding plate tectonics?
plate tectonics is the movement of the oceanic and the continental crust that is moving our continents further apart or more together.
How did continental crust form on earth?
The crust, is the surface of the Earth; therefore on the top. The above is true, however it is slightly more complicated than this! Crust is formed at mid ocean ridges where magma rises to the surface as tectonic plates move apart. It is also formed (perhaps counter-intuitively) at destructive plate margins where volcanism occurs and the lava adds to the overlying crust. Oceanic sediments build up at the boundary of the continental crust as the oceanic slab scrapes against the overlying continental crust as it subducts (this is known as an accretionary prism).
What does the rift valley along a mid ocean ridge mark?
It represents the line of divergence (divergent plate margin) between oceanic plates, where two oceanic plates are moving apart and new oceanic crust is formed.
When does subduction occur?
Subduction is a process that occurs when two oceanic plates pull apart
What are the stages of rift valley formation?
it is formed when two oceanic plates diverge away from each other, the lithosphere is pulled or torn apart :))))))))))))))))))))))))) XXXXXXXXXXDDDDDDDDDD
When continental plates pull apart they form this?
rift valley Answer 2 Continents are formed when continental plates pull apart.
When continental plates pull apart they form?
rift valley Answer 2 Continents are formed when continental plates pull apart.
What is when two oceanic plates move apart and new crust is formed?
coenvergent zone
Where do Rift zones rift valleys linear oceans and oceanic ridges features form?
They form in areas of the Earth in which continental or oceanic plates are pulling apart.
What is it called when two oceanic plates move apart and new crust is formed?
Seafloor Spreading
What are the types of divergent boundaries?
The 3 general types are constructive, destructive, and conservative boundaries. Constructive (divergent) - plates move away from each other, typically creating a rift Destructive (convergent) - one plate will be subducted, or continental plates collide Conservative (transform) - plates grind past each other, stalling and slipping
How were the Andes mt range the Himalayas and the islands of japan formed differently?
The Andes were formed when one tectonic plate was driven below another, elevating part of the South American plate. The Himalayas were formed (and are still being formed) by crushing and folding of one tectonic plate as another is driving into it. The Japanese island chains were formed (and are still being formed) by two tectonic plates pulling slightly apart from each other. Magma boils upward, forming new land.
What is the difference between a mid ocean ridge and a rift?
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What does understanding plate tectonics?
plate tectonics is the movement of the oceanic and the continental crust that is moving our continents further apart or more together.
How are divergent and convergent boundaries different?
Convergent plates are two tectonic plates that are colliding as they move toward each other. There are several types of converging plate boundaries. Oceanic to oceanic plate convergence: Where an oceanic plate collides with another oceanic plate, the more dense plate subducts into the mantle. The subduction results in the partial melting of lithospheric rock above the area of the subduction, causing underwater volcanoes to form. If the volcanoes grow to reach the surface, volcanic arc islands are formed. Oceanic to continental plate convergence: Where an oceanic plate collides with a continental plate, the oceanic plate is subducted due to the fact that it is more dense, which can also cause volcanism and mountain building. Continental to continental plate convergence: Where two continental plates collide, neither subducts into the mantle, the crust is thickened, and mountain ranges are formed from the thickening and uplift.
How did continental crust form on earth?
The crust, is the surface of the Earth; therefore on the top. The above is true, however it is slightly more complicated than this! Crust is formed at mid ocean ridges where magma rises to the surface as tectonic plates move apart. It is also formed (perhaps counter-intuitively) at destructive plate margins where volcanism occurs and the lava adds to the overlying crust. Oceanic sediments build up at the boundary of the continental crust as the oceanic slab scrapes against the overlying continental crust as it subducts (this is known as an accretionary prism).
