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Brief Definition of Mid-Ocean Ridge

File Name	m00001.txt.282.definition.mid.ocean.ridge.pdf
Data Type	text
Computer Program	Microsoft Word 2003
File Size	33.00 KB - 2 files [ pdf,doc ]
Expert Level	Middle School (Grade 6-8)
Contributor	ERESE Database Team
Source	Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education (ERESE)
Resource Matrix	Seafloor Spreading

Description
A text definition of a mid-ocean ridge, including its physical characteristics and locations throughout the world. The process of seafloor spreading and the creation of oceanic crust is explained and the idea of spreading rate is introduced.