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

(2 points)
Responses

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

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

Hot Spot
Hot Spot

Convergent Boundary
Convergent Boundary

Divergent Boundary

1 answer

The two correct answers that describe 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, creating new oceanic crust as magma rises to the surface.