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Is the pattern of magnetic stripes in rocks on either side of a mid-ocean ridge the same?
its the same on either side of the mid-ocean ridge
What ocean is located 45 degrees north latitude and 45 degrees west longitude?
The ocean located at 45 degrees north latitude and 45 degrees west longitude is the North Atlantic Ocean.
Where are hurricane created?
Hurricanes are created in the Atlantic Ocean. The same things when created in the Pacific Ocean are called typhoons.
How do strips of magnetized rock on the ocean floor provide evidence of sea-floor spreading?
Strips of ocean-floor basalt record the polarity of earth's magnetic field at the time the rock formed. These strips form a pattern that is the same on both sides of the mid-ocean ridge. the pattern shows that ocean floor forms along mid-ocean ridges and then moves away from the ridge.
Is a typhoon or a hurricane more powerful?
Typhoons and hurricanes are essentially the same type of storm - tropical cyclones. The main difference lies in where they form. Typhoons occur in the northwest Pacific Ocean, while hurricanes occur in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. In terms of power, both can be equally destructive, with wind speeds reaching up to 150 mph or more.
Is Atlantic sea the same thing as the Atlantic ocean?
Ocean and Sea are interchangeable - so yes.
How does the ridge-rift in the pacific ocean differ from that in the Atlantic ocean?
Pacific ocean is shrinking due to plate tectonics while Atlantic is increasing in size. Looked up the same question just now for a final tomorrow.
Is the Atlantic ocean the same as the Atlantic coast?
yes because the Atlantic coat runs into the ocean which causes them to be the same
Is the altanic ocean the same as the Atlantic coast?
yes it is because the Atlantic coast goes into the Atlantic ocean which causes it to be the same
How old are the oldest rock of the Atlantic sea floor?
The oldest rocks on the Atlantic seafloor are about 200 million years old, dated to the Jurassic Period. These rocks are found near the coasts of North America and Europe and form part of the oceanic crust of the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the Atlantic Ocean the body of Water for the Gulf of Mexico?
It is connected to it, certainly. All seas are connected to the oceans in one way or another, except inland seas, obviously. The International Hydrographic Organization designates the Gulf of Mexico as an arm of the Atlantic Ocean so yes, it is considered the Atlantic Ocean.
Do you have a chart for average temp and precipitation for Atlantic ocean?
no, i am looking for the exact same thing...i am sorry, comrade
Are North America and Africa the same distance from the Mid-Atlantic ridge?
Africa is 2,400 km from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and North America is 3,000 km from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge at its closest point. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is part of the longest mountain chain in the world. Most of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is under water, but parts of the elevation extend above sea level.
Is the Atlantic coast the same as the Atlantic ocean?
yes
How did the trade routes across the Atlantic Ocean link Europe Africa and the America?
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Is the pacific ocean same size as the Atlantic ocean?
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest, in area. It is much larger than the Atlantic Ocean.
What shape is the Mid Atlantic ridge?
The same shape as the coast of South America
