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It is extremely long. It is so long it goes all the way from the Arctic to Antarctica, that's the North Pole to the South Pole. Opposite ends of the world, but it's very thin. It's a fast moving ocean. According to my mum, Great White Sharks live in the Atlantic Ocean.
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How are the Azores in the Atlantic ocean like the Mauna Kea in the Pacific ocean?
Both were formed over a hot spot in the oceanic crust.
What is the Crust?
The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the planet, ranging from 5 to 70 kilometers thick. It is composed of solid rock and is divided into continental crust (beneath landmasses) and oceanic crust (beneath the ocean). The crust is where most geological activities, like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, occur.
Is the underlying rock beneath the ocean floor silica?
The underlying rock beneath the ocean floor is primarily basalt, which is a mafic rock rich in iron and magnesium. Silica-rich rocks like granite are typically found in continental crust, not beneath the ocean floor.
New crust forms?
When tectonic plates move apart, new crust forms through a process called seafloor spreading. Magma rises up from the mantle and solidifies at the mid-ocean ridges, creating new crust. Over time, this process contributes to the expansion of ocean basins and the movement of continents.
What type of sand does the Atlantic Ocean have?
how do the atlantic ocean looks like
What do we know about what it looks like beneath the earth's crust?
You will never know what it look like under the earth's crust :)
Is the Atlantic Ocean fresh or salt water?
Like all oceans and seas, the Atlantic Ocean is salt water.
What does the earth's crust consist of?
The Earth's crust is composed mainly of solid rock, which includes minerals like granite and basalt. It also contains elements like silicon, aluminum, oxygen, and iron. The thickness of the crust varies from around 5 to 70 kilometers beneath the continents and around 5 to 10 kilometers beneath the ocean floor.
What types of landforms are found in the ocean like the Atlantic?
Islands are in the Atlantic Ocean; other landforms abut the ocean, but form its boundaries.
If volcanoes get their magma from the crust below them what can you say about the silica content of Earths crust under the oceans?
The silica content of the Earth's crust beneath the oceans is typically lower compared to the crust beneath continents. This lower silica content results in a type of magma known as basalt, which is commonly associated with oceanic volcanoes like those found along mid-ocean ridges.
What parts of the Atlantic ocean is the oldest sea floor rock?
The oldest sea floor rocks in the Atlantic Ocean are found in the western part, particularly near the Newfoundland margin and the Iberian Peninsula. These rocks are predominantly located in the oceanic crust, formed during the early Mesozoic era, around 200 million years ago. Specifically, the oldest identified oceanic crust in the Atlantic is found in areas like the North Atlantic, where the sea floor has been subjected to various geological processes over time.
What part of the ocean do you walk on?
It depends on where you live. Like there is a Pacific ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and other important oceans. For the Pacifc ocean you have to be east of the United States. For the Atlantic Ocean you have to be in Europe or Africa.
