Asked by Kayla Trahan on May 14, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a way that plate motions can cause changes in climate?
A) converging plates can form mountains that cause deserts
B) rifting can bring seas into new areas where they were not before
C) rapid seafloor spreading lowers sea level, exposing the continental shelves
D) moving plates can change the patterns of ocean currents
Converging Plates
The movement of two tectonic plates towards each other, often leading to geological features like mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
Seafloor Spreading
The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and slowly moves away from them, caused by the divergence of tectonic plates.
Rifting
The process of the Earth's crust being pulled apart, leading to the formation of rift valleys and, eventually, new ocean basins.
- Differentiate among various forms of climatic interactions, particularly focusing on the effects of solar radiation and tectonic activities on the climate.
- Identify and elucidate the function of plate tectonics in molding the Earth's climate, highlighting its influence on oceanic currents and the creation of mountains.
Verified Answer
JM
Jehan MarquezMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Rapid seafloor spreading actually has the opposite effect; it can raise sea levels by adding new material at mid-ocean ridges, not lower them by exposing continental shelves.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various forms of climatic interactions, particularly focusing on the effects of solar radiation and tectonic activities on the climate.
- Identify and elucidate the function of plate tectonics in molding the Earth's climate, highlighting its influence on oceanic currents and the creation of mountains.