In the Ocean Investigation in the Textbook, Which Processes) Probably

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the ocean Investigation in the textbook, which processes) probably formed islands?

• A) volcanism associated with a hot spot
• B) volcanism associated with a mid-ocean ridge
• C) fragmentation of continents by long transform faults
• D) back-arc spreading
• E) all of these

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