Question

________ is a process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and gradually moves away from the ridge.
Responses

Upwelling
Upwelling

Spreading
Spreading

Convergence
Convergence

Subduction
GPT 3.5
Spreading
is that correct
GPT 3.5
Yes, that is correct. The process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and gradually moves away from the ridge, is called seafloor spreading.

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