Asked by Isaiah Tijero on Jun 21, 2024
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The stages associated with continental rifting are, in order from earliest to latest:
A) narrow ocean basin, continental rift, uplift, wide ocean basin
B) narrow ocean basin, wide ocean basin, continental rift, uplift
C) uplift, wide ocean basin, narrow ocean basin, continental rift
D) wide ocean basin, narrow ocean basin, uplift, continental rift
E) uplift, continental rift, narrow ocean basin, wide ocean basin
Continental Rifting
The process where a continent stretches and splits along a rift, often leading to the formation of a new ocean basin.
Ocean Basin
The deeper parts of the ocean, especially those that are not underlain by continental crust.
Uplift
The process by which areas of the Earth's crust are raised to higher elevations, often as a result of geological forces such as tectonic movements.
- Explain the processes involved in mid-ocean ridge formation and continental rifting.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the processes involved in mid-ocean ridge formation and continental rifting.
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