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When new basalt forms along mid oceans ridges it becomes magnetized?
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accorsing to the earths magnetic field
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When new basalt forms along mid-ocean ridges it become magnetized?
accorsing to the earths magnetic field
Are mid ocean ridges always in the center of the oceans?
No
What types of rock are mid ocean ridges made of?
The mid-ocean ridges are made almost entirely of basalt, because this is where new oceanic lithosphere is being formed. In fact, oceanic plates in there entirety are made up almost entirely of basalt.(igneous rock)
How do strips of magnetized rock on the ocean floor provide evidence of sea-floor spreading?
Strips of ocean-floor basalt record the polarity of earth's magnetic field at the time the rock formed. These strips form a pattern that is the same on both sides of the mid-ocean ridge. the pattern shows that ocean floor forms along mid-ocean ridges and then moves away from the ridge.
What kind of rocks are located at mid ocean ridges?
Oceanic plates are made up of sedimentary rock.
When new basalt form along mid-ocean ridges it becomes magnetized?
accorsing to the earths magnetic field
When new basalt forms along ocean ridges it becomes magnetized how?
While it is molten it is above the Curie temperature and is not magnetic, as it cools below this temperature the ambient magnetic field becomes "frozen" into the basalt.
When new basalt forms along mid-ocean ridges it become magnetized?
accorsing to the earths magnetic field
What is the connection between high temperatures measured at ocean ridges and the formation of basalt ridges?
realate the high tempertures measured at the mid-ocean to the formation of basalt at the ridges
Does basalt form on the oceanic crust?
Basalt is an extrusive, volcanic rock. It commonly forms the volcanic mountains found in the Oceans - eg Hawaii is made of basalts.
How old is basalt?
Basalt can be hundreds of millions of years old or it can be minutes old, just solidified from basaltic magma at the mid-ocean ridges.
What do the Atlantic and pacific oceans have in common?
there both oceans and They both have mid-ocean ridges.
Are mid ocean ridges always in the center of the oceans?
No
Can you see a picture of ocean that has ridges?
go to google and type mid ocean ridge, and there will be pictures of oceans with ridges!
What types of rock are mid ocean ridges made of?
The mid-ocean ridges are made almost entirely of basalt, because this is where new oceanic lithosphere is being formed. In fact, oceanic plates in there entirety are made up almost entirely of basalt.(igneous rock)
Is there evidance that there are ridges of solidifies magma near the centres of many oceans?
yes
Linear magnetic patterns associated with mid-oceanic ridges are configured as what?
Linear, magnetic patterns associated with mid-ocean ridges are configured as normal and reversed magnetized strips roughly parallel to the ridge. A very long lived magma source located deep in the mantle is called a hot spot.
