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Where is the area where new oceanic materials well up and slowly spread away?
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Earth's radius and surface area are slowly increasing to accommodate the new oceanic crust being formed at mid-oceanic ridges - true or false?
False.
Did Judaism stay in one area or quickly spread and where all did it spread?
It spread slowly, as Jews moved to new places.
What is the term used to describe the area where thin oceanic plates spread apart releasing magma and creating new oceanic crust?
mid-ocean rift zone
Is it true that Earth's radius and surface area are slowly increasing to accommodate the new oceanic crust being formed at mid-ocean ridges?
This statement is not true.
Earth's radius and surface area are slowly increasing to accommodate the new oceanic crust being formed at mid-ocean ridges. True or False?
False.
Which Of The Following Does Sound Waves Travel Most Slowly Through An Iron Pole A Block Of Maplewood A Pool Of Fresh Water Or An Area Of Dry Air?
AIRbecause the particles are spread apart
Does plastic have a high air resistance?
Air resistance is a function of area, not materials. However, a lighter plastic object will fall more slowly than a heavier metal object with the same surface area.
What is an area where an oceanic plate goes into the mantle?
subduction zone
What ocean-floor feature is associated with areas where oceanic crust is broken down?
The mid ocean ridge is the area of the ocean floor that is associated with the breaking down of the oceanic crust. This area is known for seafloor spreading.
What ocean floor features are associated with areas where oceanic crust is broken down?
The mid ocean ridge is the area of the ocean floor that is associated with the breaking down of the oceanic crust. This area is known for seafloor spreading.
What is spread effect?
A term used by G. Myrdal; "spread effects" describe the prosperity flowing from a central thriving area to peripheral less well-off areas. This could be related to the technological advances spreading out or it could be due to the fact that a growing area will need raw materials to fuel its continued growth.
What does the continental margin consist of?
The continental margin is the zone of ocean floor that separates oceanic crust and continental crust. It accounts for 28% of all oceanic area.
