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Why does oceanic crust dive underneath continental crust?

This process is known as subduction and occurs at convergent plate boundaries because oceanic crust is denser than continental crust.


What is the rigid part of the tectonic plates that is made up of oceanic crust or continental crust and the upper mantle?

the lithoseshere


Why there are volcanoes mountain ranges and earthquake in the crust?

Volcanoes and earthquakes are both the result of what is known as plate tectonics; the Earth's crust is composed of a number of large pieces known as plates, which float on the underlying magma of the mantle, and which slowly drift, and collide with each other. Volcanoes are also related to currents in the magma which can break through the crust even aside from the phenomenon of continental drift.


What is formed when one tectonic plate slide under another tectonic plate?

Depends on the type of tectonic plate. If it is two continental plates, usually a mountain range will be formed and the plates will 'lock' together due to their thickness. The Indian sub-continent colliding with the eurasian plate is one example. If an oceanic plate is subducting under a continental plate an island arc can be formed or mountain range such as Japan and the Andies mountains respectively. This type is also where volcanoes will be commonly found unlike the collision of two continental plates, due to the magma formed from the subduction of the oceanic plate. If two oceanic plates collide, usually form an oceanic mountain range and lock together similar to the continental plates.


What are the pathway of a drop of blood from the aorta to the left occipital lobe of the brain and What are the structures through which it flow?

The drop of blood travels as follows: From the aortic arch to the left subclavian artery. Then through the left vertebral, passing though the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae (from C6-C1) At the C1 level the vertebral arteries travel across the posterior arch of the atlas before entering the foramen magnum into the skull. From here, it merges with with that vertebral artery on the right side to become the basilar artery. The blood then travels through a branch of the basilar known as the posterior cerebral artery. This artery's branches are divided into two sets, the ganglionic branches and, the cortical branches. The particular artery largely supplying the occipital lobe is known as the parietoöccipital or parieto-occipital artery, and is a cortical branch.

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Where trenches do not exist the steep continental slope merges into a more gradual incline known as the continental?

Rise


What area is between the continental slope and ocean basin?

The area between the continental slope and the ocean basin is known as the continental rise. It is a gradual incline where sediments transported from the continental shelf and slope accumulate before settling in the abyssal plain of the ocean basin.


What is another name for a gentle slope?

Glacis - a slope, especially one that is not very long or steep


A steep incline of the ocean floor?

A steep incline of the ocean floor is known as a continental slope, which marks the boundary between the continental shelf and the deep ocean basin. This region typically features a dramatic drop in depth, often characterized by underwater canyons and geological formations. The slope plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems, serving as a habitat for various marine life and influencing sediment transport and nutrient distribution in the ocean.


Can best be described as a transition zone between an ocean basin floor and a continent?

The best way to describe such a region would be as a continental slope. This area marks the boundary between the shallow continental shelf and the deep ocean floor. It is characterized by a steep incline leading down to the ocean basin.


What is the musical term for a gradual decrease in volume known as a decrescendo?

The musical term for a gradual decrease in volume is called a decrescendo.


What is the boundary between the oceanic crust and the continental crust known as?

The boundary between the oceanic crust and continental crust is known as the continental shelf. This is the shallowest part of the ocean that extends from the shore to the continental slope.


What is known as a rise or a run?

An angled roof has both, at once! -You may be referring to an incline...


What is the musical term for a gradual decrease in volume or intensity known as decrecendo?

The musical term for a gradual decrease in volume or intensity is called "decrescendo."


What is a gradual and pervasive change in peoples value is known as?

cultural drift


What is the musical term for a gradual decrease in volume and intensity known as de crescendo?

The musical term for a gradual decrease in volume and intensity is called "diminuendo."


What layer of earth's atmosphere merges into outer space?

The layer of Earth's atmosphere that merges into outer space is known as the exosphere. This is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where gas molecules are so sparse that they can travel long distances without colliding with each other.