The majority of new oceanic crust is created
A) at subduction zones.
B) along fracture zones.
C) at mid-ocean ridges.
D) by hot spot volcanism.

Name: The majority of new oceanic crust is created A) at subduction zones. B) along fracture zones. C) at mid-ocean ridges. D) by hot spot volcanism.
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New oceanic crust is created at mid-ocean ridges through seafloor spreading. As tectonic plates move apart, magma rises up through the rifts and solidifies to form new crust.

The Majority of New Oceanic Crust Is Created