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What sphere is the solid rock material that directly underlies the sediments on the ocean floor?
lithosphere or geosphere
What The ocean crust is?
Oceanic crust is the part of Earth's lithosphere that surfaces in the ocean basins.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink at subduction zones but not at mid ocean ridges?
oceanic lithosphere sinks at subduction zones but not at mid ocean ridges because at subduction zones the oceanic lithosphere is subducted, or sinks, under another plate. Oceanic Lithosphere sinks at subduction zones which are usually at convergent boundaries, but at mid-ocean ridges the plates are actually separating not coming together
What caused the oceanic lithosphere to slide downhill?
The oceanic lithosphere slides downhill due to the gradual cooling and densification of the lithosphere as it moves away from the mid-ocean ridges. This increase in density causes the lithosphere to sink into the underlying asthenosphere due to gravity.
New oceanic lithosphere forms as a result of?
New oceanic lithosphere forms as a result of seafloor spreading at mid-ocean ridges. Magma rises from the mantle, solidifies at the mid-ocean ridge, and creates new oceanic crust. This process leads to the continuous expansion of the ocean floor.
Does lithosphere also includes ocean floors?
No, the lithosphere doesn't include the ocean floor because it is a layer of the atmosphere. (outer space)
What sphere is the solid rock material that directly underlies the sediments on the ocean floor?
lithosphere or geosphere
What is the ocean crust?
Oceanic crust is the part of Earth's lithosphere that surfaces in the ocean basins.
What The ocean crust is?
Oceanic crust is the part of Earth's lithosphere that surfaces in the ocean basins.
What is the ocean's crust?
Oceanic crust is the part of Earth's lithosphere that surfaces in the ocean basins.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink at subduction but not at mid ocean ridges?
oceanic lithosphere sinks at subduction zones but not at mid ocean ridges because at subduction zones the oceanic lithosphere is subducted, or sinks, under another plate. Oceanic Lithosphere sinks at subduction zones which are usually at convergent boundaries, but at mid-ocean ridges the plates are actually separating not coming together
Are the continents and ocean basins located in the asthenosphere?
No, the continents and ocean basins are located on the lithosphere, which is the rigid outer layer of the Earth. The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere.
Why does oceanic lithosphere sink at subduction zones but not at mid ocean ridges?
oceanic lithosphere sinks at subduction zones but not at mid ocean ridges because at subduction zones the oceanic lithosphere is subducted, or sinks, under another plate. Oceanic Lithosphere sinks at subduction zones which are usually at convergent boundaries, but at mid-ocean ridges the plates are actually separating not coming together
What happens to the ocean floor the farther the oceanic lithosphere is from a mid ocean ridge?
As the oceanic lithosphere moves away from a mid-ocean ridge, it cools and thickens. This process causes the ocean floor to become older and denser, resulting in its gradual subsidence. The farther it gets from the ridge, the deeper the ocean floor becomes due to the increased thickness and weight of the lithosphere.
Do the pacific plate have more oceanic lithosphere or more continental lithosphere?
Oceanic. Most of the Pacific plate is under the Pacific Ocean.
What caused the oceanic lithosphere to slide downhill?
The oceanic lithosphere slides downhill due to the gradual cooling and densification of the lithosphere as it moves away from the mid-ocean ridges. This increase in density causes the lithosphere to sink into the underlying asthenosphere due to gravity.
What are the five forms of lithosphere?
ocean,sea,ponds,rivers and swamps.
