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Which of the Following Is Associated with Mid-Ocean Ridges

Question 7
Multiple Choice

Which of the following is associated with mid-ocean ridges? A)a great thickness of oceanic sediment trapped within the central rift B)very smooth topography as a result of the sedimentary cover C)melting of the entire thickness of the asthenosphere to produce magma D)compression that buckles the crust forming the ridge E)none of these

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