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What is the edge of land that borders an ocean called?
The edge of land that borders an ocean is called the coastline.
What happens at the edge of a continent?
At the edge of a continent, the land typically transitions into the ocean through coastal features like cliffs, beaches, and coastal plains. The interaction between the land, ocean, and atmosphere at the edge of a continent can lead to unique ecosystems and weather patterns. Additionally, tectonic activity at the edges of continents can result in the formation of mountain ranges or volcanic activity.
Which feature best marks the edge of a continent?
The expanse of land known as a 'continental shelf' where seawater is shallow, before it drops off into the ocean.
What marks the edge of a continent?
Oh, dude, the edge of a continent is marked by the coastline where the land meets the ocean. It's like where the sand ends and the salty water begins, you know? So, if you're standing there with one foot on land and one foot in the water, you're basically straddling continents like a boss.
What evidence is there that the present-day continents were once a single land-mass?
Evidence for the theory of continental drift includes the fit of the continental coastlines, matching rock formations and mountain ranges across continents, similar fossil distributions on different continents, and the discovery of mid-ocean ridges and magnetic striping on the ocean floor that suggest seafloor spreading.
Do divergent plate boundaries only occur on the ocean floor?
No, divergent plate boundaries can occur both on the ocean floor and on land. When they occur on the ocean floor, they create mid-ocean ridges, while on land they can create rift valleys.
How do you create land bridges?
A land bridge is created when the earth experiences an ice age. the oceans' water evaporates, but falls as hail or snow on land. The precipitation can't flow back into the ocean, which still evaporates. This continues until all the water is evaporated, leaving the ocean floor exposed. The ocean floor is the land bridge that connects continents. from a sixth grader
Does the lithiospere include just the land making you earth s continents?
No, the lithosphere includes the outer part of Earth's surface which comprises both the land masses (continents) and the ocean floor. It consists of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
What is the edge of land that borders an ocean called?
The edge of land that borders an ocean is called the coastline.
How sea floor spreading provides a way for continents to move?
because if the sea-floor is moving it will probably will move a chunk of land that could be part of a continent the land at the bottom of the ocean is being spread across, and is taking space up. the continents are on tectonic plates, and need to go some where and move away.
What happens at the edge of a continent?
At the edge of a continent, the land typically transitions into the ocean through coastal features like cliffs, beaches, and coastal plains. The interaction between the land, ocean, and atmosphere at the edge of a continent can lead to unique ecosystems and weather patterns. Additionally, tectonic activity at the edges of continents can result in the formation of mountain ranges or volcanic activity.
How do mountains and valleys on the ocean floor compare to those on land?
They are the same because they both have water on some parts of the land and they both are a part of land on this earth. I hope this gave you a couple answers you are welcome. ~Alanna Lynn Harwick 4/18/13
What is the opposite of the ocean floor?
The ocean's surface
How is land different from ocean floor?
Because, the land is where the ground meets the sky ,and the ocean floor is where the ground meets the water.
What are large lithospheric pieces of land found on the edge of continents?
terranes
Are large lithospheric pieces of land found on the edge of continents?
Terranes
Is the earth's crust includes both ocean floor and dry land?
Yes, the Earth's crust includes both the ocean floor and dry land. The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of continental crust (which forms the continents) and oceanic crust (which forms the ocean floor). While the continental crust is generally thicker and less dense, the oceanic crust is thinner and denser. Together, they make up the Earth's lithosphere.
