What Statement Is True of the Surface Area of Oceanic

question 18

Multiple Choice

What statement is true of the surface area of oceanic ridges and their associated features?

• A) They consist of slightly less area than that of all the land above sea level.
• B) They consist of more area than that of all land above sea level.
• C) These are almost always located in the mid-ocean.
• D) These areas are largely covered by sediments.

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