Asked by Tyasia Dennis on Jul 04, 2024
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How did the Gulf of Mexico form?
A) loading of thrust sheets of the Appalachian and Ouachita Mountains
B) a large meteoroid impact that formed a crater the same size as the present-day gulf
C) back-arc spreading behind the Lesser Antilles arc
D) Mesozoic Jurassic) continental rifting and seafloor spreading
Back-Arc Spreading
The formation of new oceanic crust behind a volcanic arc, resulting from the divergent movement of plates at a convergent boundary, a reiteration emphasizing plate tectonic mechanisms.
Mesozoic Jurassic
A geologic period within the Mesozoic Era, known for the dominance of dinosaurs and the presence of significant geological and climatic changes.
Thrust Sheets
Large sections of the Earth's crust that have been moved horizontally over other rocks by tectonic forces.
- Understanding the historical development of significant aquatic landmarks, particularly the central Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Learning Objectives
- Understanding the historical development of significant aquatic landmarks, particularly the central Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
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