Wilson Cycle

He proposed a cycle that includes continental break-up, drifting, collision, and re-assembly of the continent.

• A. Wegener

• H. Hess

• A. Mohorovicic

• J. Tuzo Wilson

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Who proposed the Wilson Cycle, which describes the lifecycle of ocean basins?

• Alfred Wegener

• Harry Hess

• Andrija Mohorovičić

• J. Tuzo Wilson

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What is the first stage of the Wilson Cycle?

• Continental collision

• Ocean basin formation

• Rifting of a continent

• Subduction

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Which stage of the Wilson Cycle involves the widening of an ocean basin?

• Rifting

• Subduction

• Seafloor spreading

• Continental collision

During which stage of the Wilson Cycle does subduction occur?

• Rifting

• Seafloor spreading

• Ocean basin closure

• Continental collision

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What geological feature is formed during the rifting stage of the Wilson Cycle?

• Mountain range

• Mid-ocean ridge

• Trench

• Volcanic island arc

Which process is responsible for the closure of an ocean basin in the Wilson Cycle?

• Seafloor spreading

• Subduction

• Rifting

• Continental drift

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What is the final stage of the Wilson Cycle?

• Ocean basin formation

• Continental collision

• Rifting

• Seafloor spreading

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Which of the following is a real-world example of the Wilson Cycle in action?

• The formation of the Himalayas

• The opening of the Atlantic Ocean

• The San Andreas Fault

• The Great Rift Valley

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How does the Wilson Cycle contribute to the theory of plate tectonics?

• By explaining the movement of tectonic plates

• By describing the formation of earthquakes

• By detailing the process of volcanic eruptions

• By illustrating the lifecycle of ocean basins

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