Aseismic Ridges and Volcanic Construction
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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?

  • Lack of volcanic activity
  • Presence of earthquakes (correct)
  • Formation by tectonic subduction
  • Absence of coalescing volcanoes

    • What geological feature is characteristic of aseismic ridges?

  • Deep ocean trenches
  • Mid-ocean ridges
  • Coalescing volcanoes (correct)
  • Submarine canyons

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