Diverging Margins Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the magma when it leaves the crust ?
A
it becomes lava
2
Q
List the process of an oceanic ridge forming ?
A
- Convection currents force oceanic crust apart
- Magma is sorted under the crust at high pressure
- A gap opens up in the curst allowing magma to pass through
A. Oceanic ridge forms as lava solidifies
B. Volcanic Island when solidifies lava breaks though the sea level
C: Volcano -explosive release of magma -
3
Q
Draw the graph for the constructive margin
A
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