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kshipps

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following materials or features are not found at mid-ocean ridges?
 
  A) Basaltic lava eruptions emitted along the ridge
  B) Stands higher above the surrounding seafloor
  C) Deep submarine trenches
  D) Thin layers of sediments

Question 2

________ accounts for greater ocean depths moving away from the oceanic ridge toward the deep ocean basin.
 
  A) Mantle plume
  B) Convection
  C) Thermal contraction
  D) Gravity


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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