Ocean basins have opened and closed over great spans of time during Earth's history. This process of opening and closing is called a .
A) Wilson cycle
B) d ivergent - convergent cycle
C) c onvection current
D) u plift-subduction cycle

Question

Ocean basins have opened and closed over great spans of time during Earth's history.  This process of opening and closing is called a .
A) Wilson cycle
B) d ivergent - convergent cycle
C) c onvection current
D) u plift-subduction cycle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process of ocean basins opening and closing over geological time is known as the Wilson cycle, named after geologist J. Tuzo Wilson.

Ocean Basins Have Opened and Closed Over Great Spans of Time