SEA FLOOR SPREADING
What is seafloor spreading?
when tectonic plates separate from each other
The Atlantic Ocean is the World's __ largest ocean
second
Is the Pacific Ocean spreading?
no
What sea creature is Ursula?
an octopus
Who sings you're welcome in Moana?
Maui
Why does seafloor spreading happen?
it is the result of mantle convection
Is the Atlantic Ocean spreading?
yes
What is on the Pacific Ocean?
the Mariana Trench
Who was Ariel's pet fish?
Flounder
Who sings Under the Sea?
Sebastian
Does seafloor spreading have to do with the continents moving?
yes
How fast is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge spreading per year?
2-5 centimeters
How old is the Pacific Ocean?
750 million years old
Who was Nemo's dad?
Marlin
What song does Dory sing when she forgets what to do?
Just keep swimming
When magma cools underwater, what does it form?
it forms igneous rock
Who mapped and discovered the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
Marie Tharp
How many miles long is the Mariana Trench?
1,580 miles
What does Dory suffer from?
Short term memory loss
What is the song that Moana sings when she gets on a boat and goes in the ocean?
How far I'll go
Who was the person that liked Harry Hess's idea and gave sea floor spreading its name?
Robert Dietz
What is something that can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
volcanoes
What is the shape of the Mariana Trench?
crescent shape/semi-circular
What was the name of Moana's chicken?
Hei hei
Who sings Kiss the Girl in the Little Mermaid?
Sebastian