Question

The Atlantic Ocean is currently increasing in size due to the mid-ocean ridge. Explain why the Earth is not increasing in size. Remember to explain the geological events involved and write complete sentences.

Answer 1

As new magma cools and new rock is created the plates move farther and farther apart. But on the other end of the plate the plate subduction under the other plate making fresh magma and starting the cycle a new. The earth doesn’t increase in size due to the law of conservation of mass.