Based on this cross-section of the mid-Atlantic Ridge, calculate the rate at which the ocean basin is opening (full-spreading rate) in cm/yr. Write only the number, not the units, in your answer. 3000 100 Answer: 0 distance from ridge (in km) 1500 1500 50 0 50 age of crust (in millions of years) 3000 100

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Based on this cross-section of the mid-Atlantic Ridge, calculate the rate at which the
ocean basin is opening (full-spreading rate) in cm/yr. Write only the number, not the
units, in your answer.
3000
100
Answer:
1500
0
distance from ridge (in km)
revious page
1500
50
50
0
age of crust (in millions of years)
3000
100
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Transcribed Image Text:Based on this cross-section of the mid-Atlantic Ridge, calculate the rate at which the ocean basin is opening (full-spreading rate) in cm/yr. Write only the number, not the units, in your answer. 3000 100 Answer: 1500 0 distance from ridge (in km) revious page 1500 50 50 0 age of crust (in millions of years) 3000 100 Next page ?
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