Question

Describe why seafloor spreading is like a moving conveyor belt

Answer 1

As a new oceanic crust is added at the mid-oceanic plate, the seafloor spreads apart—the plates push away from each other ( like  a conveyor belt)—the seafloor moves towards the edge of the oceanic plate and eventually gets pulled back down into the magma below.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

• Seafloor spreading is a process which occurs where 'new oceanic crust' is formed due to the volcanic activity.

• The seafloor spreads away like a conveyor belt when a new oceanic crust is added.

EXPLANATION:

• These crusts gradually move away from the ridge. Seafloor occurs in Mid-ocean ridges.

• The plates of the sea floor is pushed in such way that is exactly resembles the movement of conveyor belt.

• Eventually the seafloor gets 'pulled back' down into the 'magma' below.