Midocean Ridges Are Higher Than Surrounding Oceanic Crust Primarily Because

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Multiple Choice

Midocean ridges are higher than surrounding oceanic crust primarily because

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

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