10. Which of the following describes the Mid-Ocean Ridge based on its plate boundary and movement? (Select 2 correct answers.)

Question

(2 points)
Responses

Plates are moving away from each other
Plates are moving away from each other

Plates are moving towards each other
Plates are moving towards each other

Convergent Boundary
Convergent Boundary

Hot Spot
Hot Spot

Plates are sliding against each other
Plates are sliding against each other

Divergent Boundary

Answer 1

The correct answers describing the Mid-Ocean Ridge based on its plate boundary and movement are:

1. Plates are moving away from each other
2. Divergent Boundary

The Mid-Ocean Ridge is a divergent boundary where tectonic plates are moving apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust.