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Volcanoes — Unit test

Question 3 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which feature of Earth is created at mid-ocean ridges?

Answer
A
new island chain
B
new underwater caves
C
new continents
D
new ocean floor

Explanation

At mid-ocean ridges, tectonic plates move apart and magma rises to fill the gap. The magma cools and hardens, forming new ocean floor. Therefore, the correct choice is new ocean floor.

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