This higher density has the effect that at subduction zones the oceanic lithosphere invariably sinks underneath the overriding lithosphere, which can be oceanic or continental. New oceanic lithosphere is constantly being produced at mid-ocean ridges and is recycled back to the mantle at subduction zones.
poor. adj. poorÂ·er, poorÂ·est. 1. a. Having insufficient wealth to meet the necessities or comforts of life or to live in a manner considered acceptable in a society. b. Relating to or characterized by poverty: the poor side of town. 2. Deficient or lacking in a specified resource or quality: an area poor in timber and coal; a diet poor in calcium. 3. Not adequate in quality or quantity; inferior: a poor performance; poor wages.
About quality - âlowâ, âbadâ and âpoorâ. up vote 1 down vote favorite. I need two words to describe the quality of some items-one word describing items of worse quality than the other. I read this question, Bad or Poor more severe. I'm uncertain if I fully agree with the answer about bad being worse than poor, since poor people still can be good though... Being economically poor and criminally bad, is something different than being of poor quality and bad quality.