Mid-Ocean Ridges Are Higher Than Surrounding Oceanic Crust Primarily Because

question 73

Multiple Choice

Mid-ocean ridges are higher than surrounding oceanic crust primarily because:

• A) two plates are colliding
• B) the crust is thicker
• C) the crust is stronger
• D) transform faulting uplifts the rocks
• E) the lithosphere is thinner and hotter

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