Asked by Danielle Giannini on Apr 24, 2024
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Mid-ocean ridges form where two ocean plates:
A) collide
B) diverge
C) subduct
D) slide past each other
E) are destroyed
Mid-ocean Ridges
Underwater mountain ranges formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created through volcanic activity along divergent plate boundaries.
Ocean Plates
Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move over the partially molten outer layer, specifically those under the oceans.
Diverge
To move or extend in different directions from a common point, often used in reference to plate tectonics or paths.
- Explore the geological occurrences connected to regions where tectonic plates diverge.
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Learning Objectives
- Explore the geological occurrences connected to regions where tectonic plates diverge.
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