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In Geography / College | 2025-07-05

The Atlantic Ocean is
A. growing at several kilometers per year.
B. shrinking at several kilometers per year.
C. shrinking at several centimeters per year.
D. growing at several centimeters per year.

Asked by ivonnemaleman

Answer (2)

The Atlantic Ocean is growing at several centimeters per year due to sea-floor spreading. This occurs as tectonic plates move apart, creating new oceanic crust. modern measurements confirm this growth is a gradual yet consistent process. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The Atlantic Ocean is growing at several centimeters per year because of sea-floor spreading at mid-ocean ridges. This process involves tectonic plates moving apart, allowing new oceanic crust to form from rising magma. Modern measurements estimate this growth rate to be about 2.5 centimeters per year.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06

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