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What feature on the ocean floor is called?
rift valley
What is a canyon on the ocean floor which the crust is bent downwards?
rift valley
What is it called when the Earth's crust splits apart and a valley is formed that has steep and narrow sides and a flat floor?
This process is called rifting, and the valley formed is known as a rift valley. Rift valleys are typically formed along divergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates are moving away from each other, causing the crust to stretch and fracture.
What do you call the deep valley where two plates move apart?
A deep valley where two tectonic plates move apart is called a rift valley. This occurs due to divergent plate tectonics, where the plates separate and magma rises to create new crust. Examples include the East African Rift Valley and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
What is the difference between a rift valley and a mid ocean ridge and what kinds of boundaries do they form at?
A rift valley is a large depression where tectonic plates are moving apart, creating a gap in the Earth's crust. This forms at divergent boundaries, where plates move away from each other. A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by the divergence of tectonic plates. They also form at divergent boundaries, specifically at oceanic spreading centers.
Why do Lakes form on the floor of rift valleys?
lakes form on the floor of a rift valley
Why is lakes formed on the floor of a rift valley?
water nobhead
What happens to the sea floor at the mid Atlantic ridge?
A rift valley will form
Where does a rift valley form?
A rift valley forms at a convergent boundary.
How deep is the Great Rift Valley?
In the Rift Valley some of the Lakes are the deepest in the world, Lake Tanganyika for example at 1470 metres
What feature on the ocean floor is called?
rift valley
What are some unusual characteristics of the lakes in the great rift valley?
Some unusual characteristics are that the rift valley looks like a scar and they were created by a rift..... I think. Hope this helped! ;)
What long valley extends along the eastern side of Africa on the valley floor are several long slender lakes?
The long valley that extends along the eastern side of Africa is the East African Rift Valley. This geological feature is characterized by several long, slender lakes, including Lake Tanganyika and Lake Malawi, which are among the deepest and oldest lakes in the world. The rift is a tectonic plate boundary, leading to significant geological activity and diverse ecosystems in the region.
What are physical features of the great rift valley?
soda lakes and extinct volcanoes
What are the release dates for Mutant Planet - 2011 Africa's Rift Valley Lakes 1-4?
Mutant Planet - 2011 Africa's Rift Valley Lakes 1-4 was released on: USA: 18 January 2011
What is a canyon on the ocean floor which the crust is bent downwards?
rift valley
Why are most rift valley lakes salty?
Most Rift Valley lakes are alkaline rather than salty due to their volcanic origin, which results in an accumulation of alkaline salts and minerals in the water. This high alkalinity makes the water unsuitable for certain organisms, leading to unique ecosystems with specialized flora and fauna. Additionally, the evaporation process in these lakes can also concentrate salts, further increasing their alkalinity.
