Why is preserved oceanic bedrock only composed of primarily basalt?
A) Magma primarily cools to form basalt.
B) Oceanic bedrock does not experience changes in heat that produce different rock types.
C) Oceanic bedrock does not experience changes in pressure that produce different rock types.
D) All of the above are correct.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: Continental coastlines that occur within the interior
Q5: Continental lithosphere _.
A)is thicker than oceanic lithosphere
B)contains
Q15: All lithospheric plates are approximately the same
Q28: The thickness of clay and planktonic microskeletons
Q41: Regions of the sea floor with negative
Q42: Marine magnetic anomalies result from seafloor spreading
Q46: By deep-sea drilling,the Glomar Challenger proved the
Q47: All basalts younger than 700,000 years old
Q51: Consult the figure below.Marine magnetic anomaly belts
Q54: Marine magnetic anomaly belts run parallel to
A)
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents