Question

Which best explains the processes at the mid-oceanic ridge?

Question 1 options:

Plates slide past each other destroying old crust

Plates converge destroying old crust

Plates diverge creating new crust

Plates converge creating new crust

Plates diverge destroying old crust

Answer 1

Answer: Plates diverge creating new crust.

Explanation: This describes the movement of tectonic plates away from each other, allowing magma to rise and solidify, forming new crust at the mid-oceanic ridge.

Answer 2

Answer:

plates diverge creating a new crust

Explanation:

What is the mid-oceanic ridge?

The mid oceanic ridge is a continuous range of underwater volcanoes that wrap around the globe formed by tectonic plate movement. This happens through a process known as seafloor spreading.

The process of seafloor spreading: Seafloor spreading happens when tectonic plates move away from each other (diverge) which results in molten material rising up from the mantle. This molten material then cools and hardens creating a new crust.

The answer that closely resembles this is "Plates diverge creating a new crust"