Multiple choice

Which one of the following plate movements is responsible for formation of mid-ocean ridge?

  1. Divergent movement

  2. Convergent movement

  3. Transform fault movement

  4. Parallel movement
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mid-ocean ridges form at divergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new oceanic crust. This process, called seafloor spreading, creates the characteristic ridge system. Convergent plates create trenches/mountains (B), transform faults create lateral movement (C), and parallel movement is not a standard plate boundary type.

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