2007-01-24 14:16:35 · 8 answers · asked by Shanee H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
simply oceanic crust
2007-01-24 14:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by coltsfan3874 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper term for the formation of crust on the ocean floor is the Lithosphere.
2007-01-24 20:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by SHAWNPX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called the oceanic crust, which is one part of two parts of the earth's crust, the other being continental crust. it is one of many parts that make up the plates tectonic theory and one of the many mechanisms on which the function of the world depends.
2007-01-24 14:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by begeeman13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a 6th grade assignment, it's oceanic crust. If this is some crazy master's degree thing, I have no idea.
2007-01-24 14:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called Oceanic Crust. A more precise definition would include pillow basalts underlaying pelagic sediments.
2007-01-25 06:07:00 · answer #5 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tectonic plates.
2007-01-24 14:24:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-24 16:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by A.Ganapathy India 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WET
2007-01-24 15:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋