Which of the following characterizes mid-ocean ridges?
A) contact metamorphism near magma chambers
B) normal faults
C) tension
D) metamorphism associated with hot seawater
E) all of these

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Mid-ocean ridges are characterized by all of the listed features: contact metamorphism near magma chambers, normal faults, tension, and metamorphism associated with hot seawater. These geological phenomena are associated with the divergent tectonic plate boundaries found at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed.

Which of the Following Characterizes Mid-Ocean Ridges