The Crests of Mid-Oceanic Ridges ________

question 55

Multiple Choice

The crests of mid-oceanic ridges ________.

• A)are heavily mantled with sediment
• B)lie at depths exceeding 6 kilometers
• C)contain active rift zones
• D)are geologically old features

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