Consider the following passage These are long narrow elevated zones on the ocean floor where oceanic...........

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Consider the following passage:

These are long, narrow elevated zones on the ocean floor where oceanic crust is being pushed away from either side. As the plates separate, magma rises from below the Earth's surface to fill the gap. These features are known to be sites of low-intensity but consistent volcanic activity and are home to several hydrothermal vents.

Which of the following features is described in the above passage?

Deep Ocean Trenches

Mid-Ocean Ridges

Abyssal Plains

Seamounts

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Explanation:

The passage describes features where the oceanic crust is being separated and magma rises to fill the gap, leading to consistent volcanic activity. This description matches the characteristics of Mid-Ocean Ridges. Mid-Ocean Ridges represent divergent tectonic plate boundaries where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then gradually moves away from the ridge.