The Mid-Oceanic Ridge Rises High Above the Surrounding Sea Floor

question 85

Multiple Choice

The Mid-Oceanic Ridge rises high above the surrounding sea floor because new lithosphere forming at the ridge axis is ____ and of relatively ____ density.

• A) hot; low
• B) hot; high
• C) cool; high
• D) cool; low

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