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Why are the mid-ocean ridges higher in elevation than the surrounding ocean floor?
 
  A) The force of magma extruding from the fissure pushes the seafloor up.
  B) Warmer material near the ridge is less dense, so it is more buoyant on the mantle.
  C) The collision of the tectonic plates is forcing material higher.
  D) Thermal springs developing in stress fractures are depositing large volumes of material, increasing the height.

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Continental rifting is occurring today in ________.
 
  A) western California (San Andreas Fault)
  B) between Minnesota and Wisconsin (mid-continent rift)
  C) the Pacific Northwest (Cascadia subduction zone)
  D) Ethiopia and Kenya (East African Rift valley)


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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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