Question

Compare rift valley from mid-ocean ridge.explain your answer

Answer 1

Rift valley is differ from a mid ocean with respect to the tectonic plates.

Explanation:

The major difference between them is divergent plate boundaries.

Rift Valley:

• Rift Valley is a lowland region formed by the interaction of Earths tectonic plate.
• It is found both on land and at the bottom of the ocean, created by seafloor spreading process.
• It also form at transform faults, where tectonic plates are grinding past each other.

Mid Ocean Ridge:

• Mid ocean ridge is a sea floor mountain formed by plate tectonics.
• They are created by the upwelling of basaltic lava and lateral rifting of ocean crust, thus forming a rift valley system.

Answer 2

Answer:

A rift valley is different from a mid ocean with respect to the tectonic plates. Apart from a widening valley, it equally contributes to steep mountain sides spreading. A mid-oceanic ridge is naturally produced if two oceanic plates naturally start moving away from each other.