The mid-ocean ridge is formed by the long accumulation of ocean floor sediments and millions of years of their subsequent folding and faulting.

a. True

b. False

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Brandon Schroeder

Biology

14 May, 21:42

The mid-ocean ridge is formed by the long accumulation of ocean floor sediments and millions of years of their subsequent folding and faulting.

a. True

b. False

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Magdalena Hess · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. false.

The mid-ocean ridge is not formed by this accumulation of ocean floor sediments and their folding/faulting, but rather by plate tectonics. So, mantle underwater rises, creating this underwater mountain range, because two tectonic plates meet.

The mid-ocean ridge is formed by the long accumulation of ocean floor sediments and millions of years of their subsequent folding and faulting.a. Trueb. False

The mid-ocean ridge is formed by the long accumulation of ocean floor sediments and millions of years of their subsequent folding and faulting.

a. True

b. False