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What is the process responsible for the formation of new oceanic crust?
What is the process responsible for the formation of new oceanic crust?
- Plate tectonics
- Subduction
- Mantle convection (correct)
- Crustal recycling
What type of boundary is associated with seafloor spreading?
What type of boundary is associated with seafloor spreading?
- Subduction boundary
- Convergent boundary
- Divergent boundary (correct)
- Transform boundary
What geological feature is formed as a result of seafloor spreading?
What geological feature is formed as a result of seafloor spreading?
- Deep ocean trench
- Fold mountain
- Mid-ocean ridge (correct)
- Island arc