Practice Ridge Push (22.5.3) - Tectonic Plate Theory - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What is ridge push?
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Think about the force of something elevated.
Question 2.
Which ocean feature is primarily associated with ridge push?
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Where do you see new oceanic crust being formed?
3Question 3.
What is the primary force behind ridge push?
- Convection currents
- Gravity
- Magnetic forces
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Think about the role of elevation and weight.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ridge push is a mechanism that solely causes earthquakes.
- True
- False
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Consider that many factors influence seismic activity.
Question 5.
Calculate the approximate plate movement contributed by ridge push if a mid-ocean ridge has an elevation of 2 km and the average gravitational acceleration is 9.8 m/s².
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Think about the relationship between elevation and gravitational force applied.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of ridge push on coastal communities near mid-ocean ridges. What effects might they experience?
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Consider the relationship of geological movement to human infrastructure.

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