What Offsets the Mid-Atlantic Ridge's Movement at Fairly Regular Intervals

question 21

Multiple Choice

What offsets the mid-Atlantic ridge's movement at fairly regular intervals?

• A) Hydrothermal vents
• B) Cooling lithosphere
• C) Transform faults
• D) Seamounts

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