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Description
A diagram re-drawn from Earth's Dynamic Systems, comparing gravity intensity (in Mgal) vs. the distance (in km) from data gathered at a mid-ocean ridge. The graph indicates a significant difference between the gravity measured at the ridge crest and the gravity intensity as the distance from the ridge increases. Compare this data set to the Heat Supply at a Mid-Ocean Ridge data set. |
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Instructions Determine why the gravity at the ridge crest is zero and why it increases with distance from the ridge crest. |
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Keywords ERESE, gravity anomalies, gravity intensity, mid-ocean ridge, oceanic ridge, ridge crest, divergent plate boundary, gravity anomaly, spreading center |
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Copyright Owner Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education (ERESE) |
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