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What process is responsible for constructing most aseismic ridges?
What process is responsible for constructing most aseismic ridges?
- Glacial deposition
- Volcanism from a hot spot (correct)
- Erosion from ocean currents
- Tectonic plate collision
What distinguishes aseismic ridges from oceanic spreading centres?
What distinguishes aseismic ridges from oceanic spreading centres?
- Lack of volcanic activity
- Presence of earthquakes (correct)
- Formation by tectonic subduction
- Absence of coalescing volcanoes
What geological feature is characteristic of aseismic ridges?
What geological feature is characteristic of aseismic ridges?
- Deep ocean trenches
- Mid-ocean ridges
- Coalescing volcanoes (correct)
- Submarine canyons
