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Oceanic zone is mostly a region consisting of open ocean water with a wide range of undersea terrain.
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Where is the youngest rock usually found?
in the middle of the ocean ridge
Describes the composition of the ocean floor?
Apex users: Basalt covered in sediment
Is the oceanic crust made of sand?
no It is a very thick layer of igneous rock mostly basalt that lines the ocean floors, on top of that is a sediment layer of sand and the shells of dead crustaceans, and plankton.
Do hurricanes make tsunamis?
No, generally only earthquakes can generate tsunamis. Hurricanes only have the ability to churn up the very top layer of the ocean.
How thick is the Earth's crust under the whole world?
Approximately eight miles deep, thinner in some spots in the ocean by up to two miles, our top layer of "crust" gives way to a molten rock layer called the "mantle."
What is the definition of continental crust?
The definition of continental crust would be the top crust that Is the first layer of crust made of rock and is the thinest layer +++ Is this in the correct category? The continental crust is that forming the bulk of the continents, primarily granite, and thicker than the basalt ocean-floor crust. Both float on the thinner aesthenosphere, the top layer of the Mantle which forms the planet's bulk.
Why is the top layer of the ocean the warmest-?
The top layer of the ocean is the warmest because it is always in contact with the sun.
What plants drift and float in top layer of the ocean?
the top layer of the ocean is called the Epipelagic
What is the top of the bottom of the ocean?
The ocean floor
The oceans crust is composed of what?
The oceanic crust composed of sima, mafic rocks and basalt. This is the top layer of the lithosphere which is found in the ocean floor.
What is oceanic crust composed of?
The oceanic crust composed of sima, mafic rocks and basalt. This is the top layer of the lithosphere which is found in the ocean floor.
What is the temperature for the summer in an ocean biome?
The temperature for the summer in an ocean biome depends on the layer of the ocean. The top layer will be the warmest.
Where can you find the youngest rocks on the ocean floor?
you can find the youngest rocks on the top of the ocean floor.
What are the layers of a tropical rainforest?
Forest floor,understory layer,canopy layer,emergent layer
What will freeze first the ocean or pond?
The ocean, in a pond only the top layer will freeze!
How do you get to the top floor in black widows layer?
Go up the stairs.
How does stratification occur?
Stratification occurs when individuals or groups in a society are divided into different layers based on factors like wealth, power, and social status. This can lead to inequality and disparities in access to resources and opportunities. Social stratification is influenced by various factors such as economic systems, political structures, and cultural beliefs.
