What is/are one source of mineral deposits on the seafloor? A. Seafloor spreading B. Coral reefs C. Lagoons D. Volcanic vents

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Emerson Montoya

Biology

2 October, 15:01

What is/are one source of mineral deposits on the seafloor? A. Seafloor spreading B. Coral reefs C. Lagoons D. Volcanic vents

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April Lozano · Answer 1

D. Volcanic vents

Christopher Hutchinson · Answer 2

Answer: D. Volcanic vents

Explanation:

Seafloor spreading is an oceanographic phenomena which occurs at the mid ocean ridge. In this process a new oceanic crust is formed by the volcanic activity. It is a geological process that occur as a result of mantle convection. The hot magma liberates which causes the volcanic eruption. The oceanic plate get rupture releasing minerals along with the magma.