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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 are the 5 galton characteristics?
The five Galtonian traits are longevity, weight, height, intelligence, and temperament. These traits were studied by Sir Francis Galton in his research on heredity and the nature versus nurture debate.
What juts out at a ridge?
A mountain ridge.
Where else might you find a ridge like the Atlantic one?
Another ridge similar to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge can be found in the Indian Ocean, known as the Southwest Indian Ridge. It is a divergent boundary where the African Plate and the Antarctic Plate are moving apart. This ridge, like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, is associated with volcanic activity and the creation of new oceanic crust.
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.
What plates correspond to the midatlantic ridge?
it corresponds to the south american, african, north american, and eurasian plates
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.
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.
When was First Presbyterian Church of Dailey Ridge created?
First Presbyterian Church of Dailey Ridge was created in 1853.
What hills did the confederates gain on the first day at the battle of Gettysburg?
The Oak Hill, the McPherson Ridge and the Seminary Ridge.
What US city was part of the Manhattan project?
The Manhattan Project produced the first nuclear weapon during World War II. Most of the research and development work was performed at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
What does Oak Ridge National Laboratory do?
Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducts basic and applied research and development to create a scientific knowledge and technological solutions. For more information check out their website.
What is meaning of oak ridge?
city in E Tenn., near Knoxville: center for atomic research: pop. 27,000
What is the energy capital of the world in Tennessee?
Oak Ridge was where the atomic bomb, which was used against Japan, was built. To this day, Oak Ridge continues energy research, earning it the name "The Energy Capital of the World".
What was the first mid ocean ridge recorded?
The pacific ocean
Who does research on nuclear energy?
In the US, Oak Ridge National Lab is important (www.ornl.gov), but there are many many others in the US and world wide. Try a google search for 'nuclear research'
