Where Does New Oceanic Crust Form?
Which boundary or zone adds new material to the lithosphere (the hard outer crust of the Earth)? Explanation: Divergent boundaries are the result of the upward movement of material from the mantle. This leads to sea floor spreading and the creation of new lithosphere.

What is convection by Brainly?

Brainly User. When a fluid, such as air or a liquid, is heated and then travels away from the source, it carries the thermal energy along. This type of heat transfer is called convection. The fluid above a hot surface expands, becomes less dense, and rises.

Where is the new ocean?

The new ocean extends in a ring from Antarctica’s coastline to 60 degrees south latitude, according to National Geographic, and differentiates from other oceans in its designation by current, not by continent. The area is slightly bigger than twice the size of the U.S., the Central Intelligence Agency website says.

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