Mid Ocean Ridges Flashcards
1
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How they form 1
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2 plates separate (constructive plate boundaries) forming a gap on the ocean floor
2
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How they form 2
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Molten magma rises up from the mantle and fills the gap between the plates
3
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How they form 3
A
When the molten magma meets the ocean, water cools and hardens it forming rock and creating a new ocean floor
4
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How they form 4
A
This is a process of continues in an endless cycle forming a chain of mountains under the sea - Mid ocean ridges
5
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What are they
A
A long, winding chain of mountains on the ocean floor that was formed from volcanic activity
