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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is in a constant process of growing at the boundary and shrinking as it moves away from the boundary. Therefore, on a year to year basis, it is both getting larger and smaller. In geologic time, however, it will start shrinking when the continents it is moving can no longer be moved toward each other due to collisions caused by plate tectonics
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What plates correspond to the midatlantic ridge?
it corresponds to the south american, african, north american, and eurasian plates
Who discovered the Mid Atlantic Ridge?
Knowledge of undersea features such as the Midatlantic Ridge gradually grew during the 19th century as accurate hydrographic surveys were made across the world. The ridge is many thousands of miles long, so parts of it would have been discovered at different dates years apart.
What is an area of high ground that is higher than the land around it but smaller than a mountain?
Butte, mesa, promontory, hill, ridge, and so forth.
What was early man's physical appearance?
Early humans, particularly species such as Homo habilis and Homo erectus, exhibited physical traits that were quite different from modern humans. They typically had a more robust build, with a larger brow ridge, a protruding jaw, and a smaller forehead. Their body hair was likely more abundant, and they had a relatively larger skull to house their developing brain. Overall, their appearance reflected adaptations to their environments and lifestyles, such as foraging and tool use.
What juts out at a ridge?
A mountain ridge.
Is the mid-ocean ridge larger or smaller than the Himalayas?
It depends on what you mean by larger or smaller. The ridge is much longer than the Himalayas, but does not rise as high above the surrounding terrain.
Is the mid Atlantic ridge getting smaller or larger?
it is getting larger because the plates are sliding transparently and they move against their sides not one on top of the other. im 14 and i just learned this in science class a week ago :)
What islands are in the middle of the Atlantic?
Iceland is a volcanic island on the midatlantic ridge, separating the North American Plate to the west from the European Plate to the east.
Which basin is getting larger with time Why?
The Atlantic basin is getting larger with time because it is spreading from the mid-Altantic ridge. The edges of the basin are not subducting like, for example, the Pacific plate.
What plates correspond to the midatlantic ridge?
it corresponds to the south american, african, north american, and eurasian plates
When was the blue ridge mountain formed?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains range.
What is smaller than the blue ridge parkway?
donvalley parkway
Which ocean is getting bigger and which one is getting smaller?
The Atlantic Ocean is getting bigger and the Pacific Ocean is getting smaller. This is caused by the continental drift. The continental drift is the movement of the continents. Since the continents move 1 centimeter per year the crack in the middle of Atlantic is the mid ocean ridge. Magma is bubbling out and is adding to the ocean floor causing the continents to push away.
What is the thickness of a ridgeboard compared to a common rafter?
Acommon rafter will normally be a 2 x 6 with a 2 x 8 ridge. Extreme pitches or larger rafters will require a larger ridge.
What is the midatlantic ridge?
The Mid-Atlanic Ridge is the divergent boundary that is responsible for seafloor spreading. Consisting mostly of divergent boundaries, with transform faults as well, this is the site where new oceanic crust is added, increasing the size of the ocean. This location is dotted with underwater volcanoes as igneous basaltic magma is added to fill in the gap left as the oceanic plates drift away.
What are the differences between a ridge board and a ridge beam in roof construction?
In roof construction, a ridge board is a horizontal piece that connects the upper ends of the rafters, while a ridge beam is a larger, structural beam that supports the weight of the roof. The ridge board is mainly for alignment and connection, while the ridge beam provides structural support.
Who discovered the Mid Atlantic Ridge?
Knowledge of undersea features such as the Midatlantic Ridge gradually grew during the 19th century as accurate hydrographic surveys were made across the world. The ridge is many thousands of miles long, so parts of it would have been discovered at different dates years apart.
