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What process occurs at mid-ocean ridges?
What process occurs at mid-ocean ridges?
What role does water play in the formation of new crust at mid-ocean ridges?
What role does water play in the formation of new crust at mid-ocean ridges?
In the context of the E. African Rift, what ultimately results from rainwater filling the rift?
In the context of the E. African Rift, what ultimately results from rainwater filling the rift?
What evidence indicates the direction of plate movement in divergent boundaries?
What evidence indicates the direction of plate movement in divergent boundaries?
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Which statement correctly describes the formation of new crust at mid-ocean ridges?
Which statement correctly describes the formation of new crust at mid-ocean ridges?
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Flashcards
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Mid-Ocean Ridges
Underwater mountain ranges where new crust forms as magma rises and cools.
Plate Divergence
Plate Divergence
The process by which two tectonic plates move apart from each other.
E. African Rift
E. African Rift
A continental rift where rain fills a valley, eventually forming an ocean.
Magma Cooling
Magma Cooling
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Continental Plates
Continental Plates
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Study Notes
Divergent Plate Boundaries
- Oceanic-Oceanic: Magma rises into a crack, cools, and forms mid-ocean ridges.
- Continental-Continental: Rain falls into the rift, filling it and creating an ocean. This rock rises to form the bottom. An example is the East African Rift.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of divergent plate boundaries in this quiz. Learn about the processes that shape oceanic and continental rifts, including mid-ocean ridges and the East African Rift. Test your knowledge and discover the geology behind these dynamic formations.
