When New Oceanic Lithosphere Is Generated at an Oceanic Ridge

question 24

Multiple Choice

When new oceanic lithosphere is generated at an oceanic ridge, what happens to the plate it's attached to?

• A)The plate gets larger.
• B)The plate gets smaller.
• C)The plate stays the same size.
• D)The plate sinks into the lower mantle.

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