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What do the side slits stand for?
The side slits stand for a deep ocean trench.
What do the side slits in the model represent?
Represents the volcanic elevations
How does the ocean floor near the center slit differ from the ocean floor near the side slit?
The ocean floor near the center slit typically shows deeper depths and a more pronounced trench-like formation compared to the ocean floor near the side slit. The center slit is often associated with tectonic plate boundaries, resulting in more significant geological activity and topographical features. In contrast, the side slit may exhibit a shallower gradient and less dramatic relief due to its location away from the main tectonic activity.
What is the movement of ocean floor on either side of a mid ocean ridge best known as?
The movement of ocean floor on either side of a mid-ocean ridge is known as seafloor spreading. As new oceanic crust is formed at the ridge, it pushes the existing crust away from the ridge in opposite directions, creating a continuous process of plate tectonics.
What processes happens at the side slits sea floor spreading?
At the side slits of sea floor spreading, known as mid-ocean ridges, tectonic plates diverge, allowing magma from the mantle to rise and create new oceanic crust. As magma cools and solidifies, it forms basaltic rock, which continuously pushes older crust away from the ridge. This process is accompanied by hydrothermal activity, where heated water interacts with the newly formed crust, leading to the formation of mineral deposits. Additionally, the movement of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes along these ridges.
Why is the ocean floor lower as you move away from the mid-ocan ridges?
The mid-ocean ridges which wrap around the ocean floor like the seam of a baseball, are high topographic features-but as you go away from either side of a ridge, the ocean floor subsides as it cools.
What pattern of polarity was found on the ocean floor?
The polarities were mirror images on either side of the mid-ocean ridge.
How many gill slits does a leopard shark have?
A leopard shark has five gill slits on either side of its body. The gill slits are on the sides of the shark's head.
How does the ocean floor and the center slit differ on the side slit?
By center slit I assume that you mean a mid ocean ridge which is a divergent boundary and the sea floor is very young there. Then be side slit I am assuming that you mean a trench which is a convergent boundary or subduction zone which would be the oldest part of the sea floor.
Does the octopus has ears or nose?
They have little slits for noses on the side of their face.
What is used as evidence for sea-floor spreading-?
The rocks on either side of a mid-ocean ridge record the direction of the Earth's magnetic field at the time they were formed, and form a pattern of 'magnetic stripes' on either side of the ridge which are symmetrical. It is also now possible to measure ocean widths with sufficient accuracy to show yearly changes.
What is the deep steep side valley that originate on the continental slope and may extend to the ocean basin floor called?
Submarine Canyons
