This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When new oceanic lithosphere is generated at an oceanic ridge, what happens to the two plates on ... (Read 148 times)

ss2343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Jul 14, 2018
When new oceanic lithosphere is generated at an oceanic ridge, what happens to the two plates on either side of the ridge?
 
  A) The plates get larger.
  B) The plates get smaller.
  C) The plates stay the same size.
  D) The plates sink into the lower mantle.

Question 2

A volcanic island arc is the result of ________.
 
  A) subduction of continental crust underneath oceanic crust
  B) subduction of oceanic crust underneath oceanic crust
  C) subduction of oceanic crust underneath continental crust
  D) subduction of continental crust underneath continental crust


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Awesome

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 280
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


ss2343

  • Member
  • Posts: 548
Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Wow, this really help

kthug

  • Member
  • Posts: 332
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

A typical spectrum with peaks representing the peptide fragments generated from a sample A typical spectrum with peaks representing the peptide fragments generated from a sample
Press Bladder meridian points along upper orbital ridge with fingertips, from B-1 on the inside ... Press Bladder meridian points along upper orbital ridge with fingertips, from B-1 on the inside ...
Model of how direct repeats generated during the insertion of a transposon or an insertion sequence Model of how direct repeats generated during the insertion of a transposon or an insertion sequence
Carbon is constantly exchanged between large reservoirs in the lithosphere Carbon is constantly exchanged between large reservoirs in the lithosphere
Earth’s Major Lithospheric Plates Earth’s Major Lithospheric Plates
Distribution of Modern Day Oceanic Plateaus and Fragments Distribution of Modern Day Oceanic Plateaus and Fragments
Video: Otitis Media

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library