Why are oceanic ridges elevated above the rest of the seafloor?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The basalt is new and warm, so it is less dense.

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About ____________________ % of the electricity used in the United States is produced by burning coal

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Much of the increasing global need for electricity can be met by solar sources because

A) about 70% of electrical demand occurs when the sun is shining. B) modern battery technology now makes electrical storage cheap and efficient. C) only about one square meter of photovoltaic cells are needed to heat a home. D) even at night most solar power systems run at about 50% of normal capacity.

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The topography and latitudinal position of North America are important factors in air mass interactions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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With respect to the isobars, describe the flow around an upper-air cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere

What will be an ideal response?

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