On this map of the south Atlantic,what is the feature that makes a zigzag pattern on the seafloor?
A)Island arc
B)Linear island chain
C)Subduction zone
D)Midocean ridge
E)None of these are correct.

Question

On this map of the south Atlantic,what is the feature that makes a zigzag pattern on the seafloor? 
A)Island arc 
B)Linear island chain 
C)Subduction zone 
D)Midocean ridge 
E)None of these are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A zigzag pattern on the seafloor indicates a midocean ridge, which is a mountain range that runs through the center of the ocean basins, where tectonic plates are moving apart and new crust is being formed.

On This Map of the South Atlantic,what Is the Feature