Which type of plate boundary is most closely associated with the formation of new ocean floor? which type of plate boundary is m

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Which type of plate boundary is most closely associated with the formation of new ocean floor? which type of plate boundary is m

ost closely associated with the formation of new ocean floor? hot spot divergent transform convergent?

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Maru [420] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-05T00:13:16+03:00

The appropriate answer is B. DIVERGENT. Divergent margins occur where two oceanic plates are pulling apart or it can occur where a Continental landmass is pulling apart.

As oceanic plates pull apart magma up wells from the mantle and new crust is formed along what is called a spreading ridge. The Mid Alantic ridge is an example of a spreading ridge where new oceanic crust is being formed.