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WhattoUnderstand

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding the global oceanic ridge system is correct?
 
  A) The ridge system marks the deepest locations on the Earth's surface.
  B) The ridge system marks the locations of most mantle plumes in the mantle.
  C) The ridge system is the longest topographic feature on the Earth's surface.
  D) The ridge system has an extensive submarine canyon system.

Question 2

The lithosphere is broken into ________ major plates and many minor plates.
 
  A) seven
  B) nine
  C) twelve
  D) fifteen


Natalie4ever

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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