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Question 1 Use the map to describe the motion of the plates at this boundary and the age of the rocks along each side of the ridge. B I U X² X₂ 図 √ 田く 15px V Space used (includes formatting): 0/ 15000 M A v 비공 Question 2 Explain the importance of this discovery to the current theory of plate tectonics. BIUX² X₂ 15px EEEEEE 7 ES Apr 16 4:56 B

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Question 1 Use the map to describe the motion of the plates at this boundary and the age of the rocks along each side of the ridge. B I U X² X₂ 15px HB Space used (includes formatting): 0/ 15000 B A 15px Question 2 Explain the importance of this discovery to the current theory of plate tectonics. BIUX² X₂ ||| V A 공 VV EEEEEE E Save & Exit Apr 16 4:568
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 Use the map to describe the motion of the plates at this boundary and the age of the rocks along each side of the ridge. B I U X² X₂ 15px HB Space used (includes formatting): 0/ 15000 B A 15px Question 2 Explain the importance of this discovery to the current theory of plate tectonics. BIUX² X₂ ||| V A 공 VV EEEEEE E Save & Exit Apr 16 4:568
Unit Activity: The Solid Earth Pacific Plate Part D To the east, the North American Plate is bordered by the Eurasian and African Plates. These plates diverge from the North American Plate, creating an underwater mountain range known as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Each color on the map represents crust of a different age, from new red crust to pink crust that is 280 million years old. North American Piato HMSSHCHAUZWRIZW5odWouY29tL2x1YXJUZXItawk... 20 40 South American Plate Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7 of B million years 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 Apr 16 Save & Exit 4:56 98
Transcribed Image Text:Unit Activity: The Solid Earth Pacific Plate Part D To the east, the North American Plate is bordered by the Eurasian and African Plates. These plates diverge from the North American Plate, creating an underwater mountain range known as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Each color on the map represents crust of a different age, from new red crust to pink crust that is 280 million years old. North American Piato HMSSHCHAUZWRIZW5odWouY29tL2x1YXJUZXItawk... 20 40 South American Plate Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7 of B million years 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 Apr 16 Save & Exit 4:56 98
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