Which of the following is associated with a mid-ocean ridge?
A) an island arc
B) magma produced as the mantles rise up
C) melting of the subducting plate
D) lower topography than surrounding seafloor
E) continental rift

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Mid-ocean ridges are characterized by magma production as the mantle rises up due to divergent tectonic plates pulling apart, allowing magma to rise and solidify, forming new oceanic crust.

Which of the Following Is Associated with a Mid-Ocean Ridge